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The Buccaneers’ offensive line has been dealt another blow late in the year. Ben Bredeson will not be able to play again during the regular season. The veteran guard was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per a team announcement.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 9

Bucs Place Offensive Starter On Injured Reserve

The Bucs made several roster moves on Tuesday, starting by placing starting left guard Ben Bredeson on injured reserve. With an open roster spot, the team promoted rookie undrafted free agent inside linebacker Nick Jackson from the practice squad to the active roster.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / December 9

Bucs put G Ben Bredeson on IR, add JPP to practice squad

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed starting guard Ben Bredeson on injured reserve Tuesday with an injury to his knee. The Buccaneers also signed three-time Pro Bowl selection Jason Pierre-Paul to the practice squad and promoted fellow linebacker Nick Jackson to the active roster.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 7

Bucs Lose Another Starting Offensive Lineman In Week 14

The Bucs already came into Sunday’s game against the Saints with Dan Feeney at right guard and Ben Chukwuma getting his first career NFL start at left tackle in place of Tristan Wirfs.

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All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 20

Bucs See Progress On Injury Report

The Bucs injury report, which has read like a Dickinson novel for much of the year, showed progress on Thursday. The illness that has run through the Advent

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / November 9

Bucs Starting OL Injured In Week 10 vs. Patriots

Just as the Bucs welcomed one starting offensive lineman back to the lineup for Sunday’s Week 10 game against the Patriots, they had another get injured in the first quarter.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 8

Behind The Scenes Of How The Bucs Decided On The New O-Line

There’s tons of beef on the Bucs’ offensive line regardless of who’s in the lineup. Following a big shuffling of the deck ahead of Tampa Bay’s season opening win over the Falcons on Sunday, we learned how the sausage was made behind the scenes about that decision on Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Talk / September 7

Buccaneers will start Graham Barton at left tackle, Ben Bredeson at center

The Buccaneers have shifted their plans on the offensive line for Sunday's game against the Falcons. General Manager Jason Licht revealed on the team's pregame radio show that they will be shifting Graham Barton from center to left tackle with Tristan Wirfs out of the lineup as he recovers from a knee injury.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 17

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: G-C

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the offensive guard and center positions, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need along the interior offensive line.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 25

Bucs Re-Sign Offensive Player

Bucs offensive guard Sua Opeta is coming back to Tampa Bay and re-signing with the team. The Bucs made the announcement on their social media Tuesday afternoon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 19

Bucs Have A Big Advantage Over Other Teams In 2025

Heading into the 2025 season, the Bucs are going to have a distinct benefit that not many teams can boast about from season to season. Following the signings of wide receiver Chris Godwin and left guard Ben Bredeson this offseason, Tampa Bay will have all 11 starters returning on offense this season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 17

'Thrilled' Ben Bredeson Has More Positional Security Than Ever

Before Bucs left guard Ben Bredeson came to the Bucs in 2024, he was a bit of a positional nomad. After getting traded from the Ravens to the Giants following his rookie season, Bredeson saw snaps at left guard, center and right guard in New York.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 10

Bucs Get Value On Ben Bredeson Despite Big Investment

The Bucs first announced move as the legal tampering period began on Monday was to retain the services of left guard Ben Bredeson on a three-year, $22 million contract.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / March 10

Bucs Re-Sign Ben Bredeson To Multi-Year Deal

The Bucs are returning one of their key starters from the 2024 season. The team and left guard Ben Bredeson have agreed to a new multi-year deal that keeps him under contract in Tampa Bay through the 2027 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Buccaneers to re-sign veteran OL

The veteran OL was a pending free agent, but he will remain in Tampa Bay for the foreseeable future.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / February 16

Buccaneers Need To Retain Starting OG Bredeson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a savvy move by signing Ben Bredeson to a one-year deal, and it paid off in a big way. Bredeson, on the cusp of his 27th birthday, proved to be a stalwart presence on the Bucs’ offensive line, starting all 17 games in the past season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / December 17, 2024

Bucs LG Ben Bredeson Is Better Than You Think

Left guard Ben Bredeson, a free agent addition on a one-year deal, was one of three gambles the Bucs made this season along the interior of their offensive line.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 3, 2024

Bucs' Starting Guard Ben Bredeson: 'I'm Very Excited For This Line This Year'

Coming into training camp, one of the most highly watched and contested battles for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was at the left guard spot. The Bucs brought in two free agents in Ben Bredeson, who played with the Giants last season, and Sua Opeta, who was with the Eagles.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 17, 2024

Former Giants Offensive Lineman Takes Lead In Buccaneers Left Guard Competition

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were aggressive in free agency this offseason. First, they re-signed their own players, and then they added depth at sorely needed positions.

NFL News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / March 15, 2024

Buccaneers Sign New York Giants Starting Offensive Lineman In Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of the winners early in the free agency period. The front office has been able to retain a plethora of key free agents while also adding outside talent. According to multiple reports, the latest move for the Buccaneers is to strengthen the offensive line.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 15, 2024

Buccaneers Signing OL Ben Bredeson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing OL Ben Bredeson to a one-year contract on Friday, per Rick Stroud. Bredeson is signing a one-year contract worth $3.5 million, according to Mike Garafolo.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / March 15, 2024

Buccaneers add pieces to offensive line, secondary

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 26, 2024

Giants 2024 UFA Primer: OL Ben Bredeson

Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 315 lbs. Age: 25 NFL Exp.: 4 Years College: Michigan The New York Giants’ offensive line was a carousel of rotating pieces throughout the 2023 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2023

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