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NFL insider shares trade deadline prediction for 49ers' Mac Jones after update

ESPN's Dan Graziano seems to believe that 49ers general manager John Lynch is serious about holding onto Jones this fall.

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49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before

Broncos brace for test from Brock Purdy, unbeaten 49ers

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Kenny Gainwell Talks Bucs, Jalon Daniels, College Sports, and Proving the Doubters Wrong

No matter the role, no matter the challenge, Kenny Gainwell has always risen to the occasion. As a three-star recruit coming out of high school, Gainwell signed with Memphis over Ole Miss and Tulane, switching to running back after putting up big numbers as a dynamic quarterback at Yazoo County in Mississippi.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Packers Defense Has Golden Opportunity to Bounce Back vs. Buccaneers

The Green Bay Packers will travel to take on the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, looking to bounce back after a 35-14 thrashing against the Atlanta Falcons in their Lambeau Field season opener.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 2

Six Things to Know About the Buccaneers Heading Into Week 4

The Green Bay Packers enter Week 4 with a disappointing 1-2 record and are looking to turn things around. To do so, they’ll have to overcome a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team desperate for a win, sitting at 0-3.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

NFC Notes: Jalon Daniels, Gervon Dexter, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

Bucs undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels talked about the advice that QB Baker Mayfield gave him as he heads into his first career start. “He simply put it as, ‘You’ve been dreaming of this opportunity,‘” Daniels said, via the team’s website.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 1

Buccaneers’ Chris Godwin back at practice despite ankle injury before Packers clash

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session because of an ankle injury, giving the team a positive development before Sunday’s Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 1

Two Key Bucs Players Are Back Fully Participating

While the Bucs injury report is still rather long, there was much more good news on Thursday’s report. Two defensive players that did not participate at all in Wednesday’s practice were back to being limited today.

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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.

Todd Bowles News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Rob Gronkowski talks Bucs and Todd Bowles, and he nails a major reason why Tampa Bay is struggling early in the season

The Bucs lost a lot with two veterans this past offseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a hot mess right now after falling to 0-3 last weekend with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 1

3 Receivers the Buccaneers Could Sign After Jalen McMillan's Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been placed on the injured reserve and is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 1

Breaking Down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds After the First Month

September has changed the outlook around Tampa Bay considerably. A season that began with expectations of challenging for the NFC South has opened with three consecutive defeats and an injury to the team’s starting quarterback.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Losing your CB1 is far from ideal. That could force Pittsburgh to explore the trade market before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

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Jonathan Gannon can and should lead the Packers to a victory against Buccaneers

The Buccaneers are 0-3, while the Packers are 1-2 and coming off an extremely disappointing home-opener loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

Packers sign hometown kid to try to fix Jordan Love's protection problem

NFL GM sounds alarms about Packers' Matt LaFleur, Jordan Love

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Jalen McMillan News / PewterReport.com / September 30

Bucs Place WR On Injured Reserve

The Bucs officially placed wide receiver Jalen McMillan on injured reserve on Wednesday. This comes after it was reported that McMillan had a PCL sprain on the same knee that he injured during training camp.

Ifeatu Melifonwu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 29

Buccaneers Signing S Ifeatu Melifonwu To Active Roster

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Buccaneers are signing S Ifeatu Melifonwu to the active roster from the practice squad. It’s worth noting Tampa Bay used all three gameday elevations to the active roster on Melifonwu.

Todd Bowles News / Yardbarker / September 29

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Bowles hot seat update after Bucs' loss

NFL reporter gives 'searing' Todd Bowles hot seat update after Buccaneers' loss to Vikings

The Bucs fell to 0-3 on the season this past Sunday.

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

Buccaneers' start goes from bad to worse with Baker Mayfield's injury

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Jalen McMillan News / Pro Football Rumors / September 29

Bucs WR Jalen McMillan To Miss Time

Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a PCL sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine, with an early projection of a six- to eight-week absence.