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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Todd Bowles gets real about Rueben Bain Jr.’s struggles against the Bengals and it’s part of a bigger problem
It’s safe to say Rueben Bain Jr. did not have a good NFL debut, but it’s part of a much larger problem that Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers need to get straightened out if they want the pass rush to live up to its full potential.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Five NFL rookies being thrown directly into the fire in Week 1
The NFL doesn't always give rookies time to get comfortable.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Five NFL players who could become household names by end of Week 1
Week 1 gives several young players the opportunity to make that introduction immediately.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9
Buccaneers EDGE Rueben Bain Jr.’s Week 1 status in doubt after latest injury update
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to reclaim their NFC South title this fall. After an epic downward spiral during last season’s second half, the Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 9
Why All Eyes Will Be on Rueben Bain Jr. When Buccaneers Take on Bengals in Week 1
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 on Sept. 13. There are plenty of things head coach Todd Bowles and the front office are excited to see when it comes to this football team, but perhaps nothing more so than their first-round pick.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 8
ESPN leaves Buccaneers rookie Rueben Bain Jr. out in the cold and the reason why sets them up to look pretty foolish in the end
Buccaneers rookie EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. is the favorite to win Defensive Rookie of the Year by a lot of people, but ESPN doesn’t see it that way. And the reason why is a strange one that can easily blow up in their face.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / September 4
Baker Mayfield Says Bucs' Rookie Rueben Bain Jr. is “Going To Be A Monster”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star quarterback Baker Mayfield sat down with former Bucs defensive lineman Beau Allen on the "Green Light with Chris Long" podcast.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / September 2
Rueben Bain Jr. highlights the list of 4 Buccaneers players who have a legit shot at making their first Pro Bowl in 2026
There’s a lot to like about the Buccaneers roster heading into 2026 and there are a few players who have a legit shot at making their first Pro Bowl in 2026.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 2
Bucs Injury Update: Rueben Bain Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan
Although NFL teams aren’t mandated to provide official injury reports until next week, Bucs head coach Todd Bowles gave an injury update on Rueben Bain Jr.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 29
ESPN gives Bucs rookie EDGE Rueben Bain, Jr. a shockingly low bar, and he’s poised to fly way over it
The Bucs’ 2026 first round pick looks set to fly high this fall. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wrapped up the preseason with a 19-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday night.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Buccaneers get major Rueben Bain Jr. update after injury scare
Bain Jr. missed practice Wednesday with a shoulder injury.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 26
Rueben Bain Jr. apparently suffered an injury during Buccaneers-Jaguars joint practice but the good news is he should be OK
Rueben Bain Jr. was hit with an AC joint injury during Tuesday’s practice session with the Jaguars, but the Buccaneers pass rusher should be ready for Week 1.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Buccaneers OLB Rueben Bain Jr. Sprained AC Joint But Expected To Play Week 1
According to Adam Schefter, Buccaneers first-round OLB Rueben Bain Jr. sprained his AC joint in his shoulder. However, Schefter’s sources said the injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 24
Buccaneers' Rueben Bain Jr. Gets Big Props From PFF for Preseason So Far
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers thought they hit big when they drafted Miami edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. with the 15th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Many teams passed up on him due to his small arm length, but the Bucs weren't worried about it and thought they got a steal with Bain.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / August 22
The 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Be Rueben Bain Jr.
Back on June 8th, my number one ranked player for the 2026 Defensive Rookie of the Year award was Rueben Bain Jr. With more time having passed since then, this take has just been validated even further.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 21
Vita Vea Is Loving One Thing About Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Jr.
Vita Vea spoke to the media for the first time since he signed a one-year, $30 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a very contentious process that saw the veteran nose tackle publicly ask for a trade to force the franchise's hand.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 19
Tampa Bay Buccaneers send a sneaky but loud message about Rueben Bain Jr.’s development through training camp
The Buccaneers sat their starters, including Rueben Bain Jr., against the Jets in Week 1 of the preseason. And while that’s not unusual in the grand scheme of things, but it is a change of pace for Todd Bowles.
Rueben Bain Jr. Is Already Living Up to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ First-Round Gamble
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have needed a new tone-setter for the future on their defense, and it seems as if though they found that exact player in the 2026 NFL Draft.
NFL News / Draft Nation / August 6
2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rookie Preview
The Buccaneers enter 2026 with their head coach on the clock, a defense getting a full facelift, and a division so tight it could come down to the final whistle in New Orleans.
NFL News / PewterReport.com / July 29
David Walker Camp Diary: Bucs Pass Rusher Is Back!
Pewter Report’s Camp Diary series is back for the Bucs’ 2026 training camp in a new format with video interviews in addition to partial transcriptions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / July 17
Rueben Bain Jr. Falling to No. 15 Could Be a Gift for the Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2026 NFL Draft with several needs to address, but few could have predicted that one of the draft's most talented pass rushers would still be available when they were getting ready to make their selection with the No.
NFL News / Yardbarker / July 8
Buccaneers great addresses major Rueben Bain Jr. concern
Coaches and other members of the football community suggested that arm-length concerns made Bain a difficult prospect to trust as it pertains to achieving success at the highest level.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / July 3
Buccaneers Excited About Rueben Bain Jr. Ahead of Training Camp
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were elated to select Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 overall in this year’s NFL Draft. Bain was a standout at Miami, finishing with 9.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / June 24
Buccaneers Guard Delivers Glowing Early Review of Rookie Pass Rusher Rueben Bain Jr.
Rueben Bain Jr. has been on full display since arriving in Tampa Bay for his first season as a Buccaneer, showing exactly why he was considered one of the top players coming out of this year's NFL Draft.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / June 14
Can Rueben Bain Jr. Win Defensive Rookie of the Year?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t enter the 2026 NFL Draft expecting Rueben Bain Jr. to be available at No. 15. Fortunately for them, several teams ahead of Tampa Bay had other ideas.
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