Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 17

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield is out vs. Steelers, but when could he return from injury?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Pittsburgh Steelers without Baker Mayfield, but his return could be approaching. The Buccaneers quarterback continues to recover from a dislocated thumb, although optimism is growing about his availability next week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 17

Buccaneers’ Pass Rush Must Wake Up Against Aaron Rodgers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ HC Todd Bowles and GM Jason Licht have been searching for a pass rush for at least three seasons now. Somehow, the Buccaneers are still having the same issue in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 17

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers LB Alex Anzalone vs Pittsburgh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will need veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone to deliver a strong performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. As Tampa Bay’s green-dot linebacker, Anzalone is responsible for helping organize the defense and communicate assignments.

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How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 17

Former Super Bowl Champion Believes Jalon Daniels Is Bucs' Best Option at QB

Baker Mayfield has had a rough start to the 2026 season. Not only did Mayfield fail to lead his team to a single victory in each of his four starts this year, but his individual performance has predominantly been defined by turnovers, poor accuracy and a lack of poise in the pocket.

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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 / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 17

3 Most Dangerous Steelers Players Buccaneers Will Face

Even though they're only 5 games into the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already entered 'must-win' territory. As would be the case for any team that opened the season with 4 consecutive losses.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 16

How Do You Beat Aaron Rodgers? Todd Bowles' Disguised Coverages Have Held Him to a 33.9 QBR

Todd Bowles has seen enough of Aaron Rodgers to know there’s no easy answer. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach has been on the other side of four Rodgers games, and the one thing that has worked is making him guess.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 17

Bucs Have Starter Unexpectedly Added To Final Injury Report

There was an unexpected addition to the final Bucs injury report on Friday ahead of their next matchup. Starting rookie inside linebacker Josiah Trotter was added with a knee injury after not being on the list all week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / October 16

If Buccaneers Can’t Sack Aaron Rodgers, They Have a Major Problem

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' pass rush has been struggling to get off the ground this season. The defense stands at only six sacks through five games this season, with two coming from inside linebackers Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter and three coming from backup pass rushers David Walker and Anthony Nelson.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Buccaneers’ Baker Mayfield officially won’t play again in Week 6

Coach Todd Bowles’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 1-4 and facing down the prospect of another loss with the Steelers coming to town in Week 6 and Jalon Daniels at the ready as the team’s recent starting quarterback.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / October 17

Bucs vs. Steelers: Pewter Preview And Predictions

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

Buccaneers Rule Out QB Baker Mayfield & S Antoine Winfield Jr. Week 6

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles confirmed that QB Baker Mayfield and S Antoine Winfield Jr. have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Steelers, per Rick

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 16

Buccaneers Rule Out Two Starters vs Pittsburgh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without two key starters when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield Jr. have both been ruled out, according to FOX Sports reporter Greg Auman.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / October 16

Pewter Report's FAB 5: The Lies I Told You During Bucs Training Camp

Okay, “lies” is probably too harsh of a term when it comes to Pewter Report’s training camp coverage of the Buccaneers. Perhaps a phrase like “optimistic omissions” is more accurate because we at Pewter Report certainly didn’t lie to our readers, viewers and listeners or mislead anyone on purpose.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / October 16

Skeleton Keys To Victory: Week Six – Steelers vs Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are red hot. After their big Thursday night win over the Dallas Cowboys they are now on a one game winning streak. Okay, so that might now sound impressive, but when you’re 1-4 you have to start somewhere. This weekend the Bucs will look to build a real winning streak as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Larry Foote Calls Josiah Trotter 'Mean,' and the Buccaneers Rookie Has Toned It Down Since Camp

Larry Foote has one word for Josiah Trotter, and he used it twice Thursday. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ run game coordinator called the rookie linebacker mean, then explained how the player who has stepped into Lavonte David’s old role has learned to pick his spots in practice.

Baker Mayfield News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield to miss third straight game

Original predictions that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield would miss at least three weeks after dislocating his right thumb have turned out to be accurate.

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Jason Licht News / Athlon Sports / October 15