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Last Updated: Tue Aug 26, 2025, 4:45 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

-- Bucs Activate Godwin & Wirfs --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) and OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) both passed their physicals today. That means they are activated to the 53-man roster.

-- Buccaneers Release Trey Palmer --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released WR Trey Palmer.

-- Buccaneers Release Shilo Sanders --
Sun Aug 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived rookie S Shilo Sanders.

-- Tristan Wirfs May Only Miss a Few Games --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) will open the season on the 53-man roster with the hope he returns to action within a few games.

-- Buccaneers to Activate Chris Godwin, But... --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to activate WR Chris Godwin (ankle) off the Physically Unable to Perform list and have him on their 53-man roster to start the season, but only to begin his ramp-up process for games, not to immediately play in them. Godwin still is unlikely to play until October, as he continues recovering from the fractured ankle he suffered in Week #7 aganst the Ravens last season. He is expected to start practicing in Week #2, but the team thinks he is right where he should be at this time and is pleased with his recovery.

-- Jalen McMillan Heading to IR; OUT 8+ Games? --
Tue Aug 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (neck) will be placed on injured reserve after suffering a severely sprained neck against the Steelers and could be out past the Bucs Week #9 bye week.

-- Jalen McMillan Will Miss Real Game Action --
Tue Aug 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says WR Jalen McMillan (neck) has a severe neck strain and he will not be ready to play for the team’s Week #1 game against the Falcons. Bowles did not say how much more time McMillan will miss. If he goes on injured reserve, he will have to miss four games before being eligible to return.

-- Jalen McMillan Injury Update --
Mon Aug 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe WR Jalen McMillan (neck) avoided anything major after leaving Saturday’s game against the Steelers.

-- Jalen McMillian Injures Neck --
Sat Aug 16, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillian (neck) left today's game against the Steelers and did not return to the field. He was able to walk off under his own power before eventually being carted to the locker room.

-- Nearly All Bucs Starters Will Play This Week --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the vast majority of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starters are set to see playing time on Saturday against the Steelers. HC Todd Bowles said following Thursday’s joint practice with Pittsburgh that every starter but WR Mike Evans and LB Lavonte David will play in the preseason matchup. After reviewing the tape of today’s practice, Bowles says he believes QB Baker Mayfield played so well today in the joint workout with the Steelers he will also not play in Saturday night’s game.

-- Buccaneers Sign Jase McClellan --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent RB Jase McClellan.

-- Rachaad White Day-to-Day --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin), who did not practice on Monday, is listed as day-to-day.

-- Rachaad White Sits Monday --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) did not practice on Monday.

-- Rachaad White Injures Groin --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) left today's game against the Titans with a groin injury.

-- Chris Godwin Could Miss a Few Games --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe there’s a chance WR Chris Godwin (ankle) could miss a couple games at the start of the season.

-- Baker Mayfield Returns Practice --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (hand) returned to practice on Tuesday.

-- Buccaneers Sign Teddy Bridgewater --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater.

-- Baker Mayfield Set to Return Next Week --
Sat Aug 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says QB Baker Mayfield (hand) will be back next week. He’s been dealing with a contusion in his throwing hand. The Bucs have a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans Aug. 7th.

-- Buccaneers IR David Walker --
Sat Aug 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers have placed DE David Walker (torn ACL) on injured reserve.

-- Chris Godwin Timetable Still Unknown --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is “moving well,” but was unable to provide a timetable for his return to the field.

-- Bucs Not Changing Much Offensively --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says new OC Josh Grizzard is only “tweaking” the team’s offensive system from 2024 and credits Grizzard with last year’s successes on third down.

-- Day-to-Day Baker Mayfield to Sit Friday --
Fri Aug 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (hand contusion) will not practice on Friday due to a contusion on his throwing hand. He is listed as day-to-day

-- Cade Otton Sits Tuesday --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday. He tweaked his hamstring early in camp.

-- Baker Mayfield Gets Reworked Deal --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reworked QB Baker Mayfield’s contract to give him $30M guaranteed in 2026 — a year that previously had no guarantees, per sources. The length of the contract remains the same, but Mayfield now has financial security heading into next season, which is the final year of his deal.

-- David Walker Lost for the Season --
Mon Jul 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers DE David Walker (knee) has suffered a torn ACL and is lost for the season.

-- Bucs Hope to Extend Baker Mayfield --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says the team hopes to sign QB Baker Mayfield to a contract extension that will make him their quarterback for a long time.

-- Buccaneers Sign Michael Jordan --
Fri Jul 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent OG Michael Jordan.

-- Chris Godwin Recovering from a Second Ankle Surgery --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports multiple sources says Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle - PUP) underwent another minor knee procedure this spring to have the ankle cleaned out, but a source said it wasn't a surprise and Godwin is "doing well."

-- Buccaneers List Five --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccanners have placed WR Chris Godwin (ankle), OT Tristan Wirfs (knee), OT Silas Dzansi, OG Sua Opeta, and QB Michael Pratt on the active PUP list.

-- Bucs Host George Fant --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent OT George Fant visited with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday.

-- Tristan Wirfs Injury Watch --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

JoeBucsFan.com reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) will be ready sooner than later. “I don’t know if it’s Week 1, 2, 3. He’ll definitely put the work in, so I don’t have a problem with that,” Bowles said.

-- Chris Godwin Still Rehabbing His Ankle --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle), who still is recovering from a dislocated ankle, will not participate in team related activities to begin training camp. He will continue to rehab with trainers.

-- Bucs Sign 2nd-Rounder Benjamin Morrison --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports the Buccaneers have signed 2nd-round draft pick CB Benjamin Morrison to four-year contract.

-- Ndamukong Suh Retires --
Sat Jul 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran free-agent DT Ndamukong Suh, who hasn’t played in an NFL game since Super Bowl LVII two and a half years ago, today made it official that his NFL career is over.

-- Tristan Wirfs Likely to Miss at Least a Few Games --
Wed Jul 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) is likely to miss at least the first couple games of the regular season.

-- Bucs Extend Licht & Bowles --
Thu Jun 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed GM Jason Licht and HC Todd Bowles to multi-year contract extensions.

-- Emeka Egbuka's Role in 2025 --
Wed Jun 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie WR Emeka Egbuka is going to have a big role in the offense, especially with WR Chris Godwin (ankle) still recovering from ankle surgery, and even after. "The thing that sticks out is how cerebral he is. He's so smart. Right now, I think we could plug-and-play him at every (wide) receiver spot; he understands the offense that well. That's just him being a pro already," QB Baker Mayfield said recently.

-- Antonio Brown Wanted on an Attempted Murder Charge --
Thu Jun 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Washington Post reports veteran free-agent WR Antonio Brown is wanted by authorities in Miami-Dade County on a criminal charge of attempted murder related to a shooting at a celebrity boxing event in May. Per the arrest warrant: Brown allegedly punched a man, then appeared to grab a security guard’s gun and fire two shots as he ran toward the man. The victim said he was grazed in the neck. Surveillance and cellphone video appear to capture the altercation. Brown was briefly detained that night and later claimed on social media he was “jumped” by people trying to steal his jewelry.

-- Tristan Wirfs Sits Tuesday --
Tue Jun 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (knee) did not participate in today’s first minicamp practice. He had a large brace on his right knee. HC Todd Bowles said it’s an offseason injury and that it’s precautionary. He added, “He’ll be fine in training camp.”

-- Haason Reddick No-Shows --
Tue May 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports DE Haason Reddick was not in attendance during the first day of Tampa Bay Buccaneers OTAs.

-- Rachaad White Entering Final Season with Bucs? --
Fri May 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers RB Rachaad White has suggested 2025 will be his final season with the team with a social media post featuring a photo of QB Baker Mayfield and an emoji-infused caption suggesting White is preparing for “one last ride” with the team.

-- Buccaneers Name Two --
Wed May 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Rob McCartney Assistant General Manager and Mike Biehl Vice President of Player Personnel.

-- Buccaneers Sign 1st-Rounder Emeka Egbuka --
Fri May 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed 1st-round draft pick WR Emeka Egbuka to a four-year contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign 7th-Rounder Tez Johnson --
Thu May 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed 7th-round draft pick WR Tez Johnson to a four-year contract.

-- Buccaneers Release Marquez Callaway --
Tue Apr 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released WR Marquez Callaway.

-- Buccaneers Hosting Matthew Golden --
Tue Apr 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have Texas WR Matthew Golden in for a visit today.

-- Shaquil Barrett to Play in 2025? --
Sun Apr 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

JoeBucsFan.com reports free-agent LB Shaquil Barrett’s player rep fully expects him to play in 2025. It’s unclear if it will be with the Buccaneers, though. “We’ll never close the door on Shaq,” GM Jason Licht said in February.

-- Antoine Winfield Restructures --
Wed Apr 2, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Ba Buccaneers have restructured the contract of S Antoine Winfield to free up more 2025 cap space. His $21 million base salary was shifted to a minimum salary and bonus, and a void year was added. The net result is creating $15.86 million in new cap space.

-- Chris Godwin Not a Lock to Play Week #1 --
Tue Apr 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says he is optimistic WR Chris Godwin (ankle) will be able to play Week #1. “I’m hoping he's on the field Week One. I'll have more to know about that after [this] month goes on - see how he feels when he gets running and practicing and everything else."

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Eric Banks --
Fri Mar 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed DL Eric Banks to a one-year contract worth a little more than $1 million.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign One --
Tue Mar 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed free-agent OL Sua Opeta to a one-year contract. Opeta, 28, suffered a knee injury during training camp last year and missed the entire season.

-- Chris Godwin Rehab Update --
Mon Mar 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is “hitting all of his milestones” in rehab. “I’m feeling very good about it,” Licht said. “He’s where he’s supposed to be. We’re not going to try to set any records for the fastest rehab because we want to make sure everything’s done right and just get him out there for the regular season. Right now, we’re taking it week by week. I’ve said this time and time before, but I would never bet against Chris.”

-- Chris Godwin Turned Down a Blank Check to Stay in Tampa --
Sun Mar 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says WR Chris Godwin ultimately decided to give the Bucs a hometown discount. Licht said many teams wanted to sign Godwin and one team made it clear to him that it would beat whatever the Bucs’ best offer was. Licht said Godwin took less from the Bucs in an effort to help them fit other players under the salary cap. “There were several teams that inquired but there was one that kept writing him blank checks,” Licht said. “We got to a point of what we could do in order to keep everything together and add some pieces here, and he took it.” Licht did not name that team, but the Patriots are widely believed to have made Godwin a very lucrative offer. Licht said Godwin showed by taking less to help the team keep its roster intact showed what kind of person he is. “A man of character,” Licht said. “We’re so fortunate to have him.”

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Bryce Hall --
Tue Mar 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed CB Bryce Hall to a one-year, $1.17 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Sterling Shepard --
Fri Mar 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed free-agent veteran WR Sterling Shepard to a one-year contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign Charlie Heck --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent OT Charlie Heck to a one-year, $1.6 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign Anthony Walker --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent LB Anthony Walker to a one-year contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign Kindle Vildor --
Thu Mar 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent CB Kindle Vildor to a one-year contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Kyle Trask --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed QB Kyle Trask to a one-year, $2.787 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Greg Gaines --
Wed Mar 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers have re-signed DL Greg Gaines to a one-year, $3.5 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Anthony Nelson --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed LB Anthony Nelson to a two-year, $10 million contract worth up to $12 million.

-- Buccaneers to Sign Riley Dixon --
Tue Mar 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms with free-agent P Riley Dixon on a two-year, $6 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Chris Godwin --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed veteran WR Chris Godwin to a three-year, $66 million contract with $45 million guaranteed. Godwin left roughly $20 million on the table to sign elsewhere to return to the Bucs.

-- Buccaneers Sign Haason Reddick --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed DE Haason Reddick to a one-year, $14 million contract with $12 million guaranteed.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Ben Bredeson --
Mon Mar 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed OG Ben Bredeson to a three-year, $22 million contract.

-- Chris Godwin in High Demand --
Sat Mar 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Boston Sports Journal reports league sources say free-agent WR Chris Godwin will be incredibly sought after, assuming he gets to free agency. The Patriots are expected to be the driver there. It's gonna cost more money than you would have thought (possibly in excess of $25 million per) despite the season-ending ankle injury.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Lavonte David --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed LB Lavonte David to a one-year, $10 million contract, with $9 million in guaranteed money.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Kaevon Merriweather --
Fri Mar 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed ERFA S Kaevon Merriweather to a one-year, $1.03 million contract.

-- Lavonte David Mulling Future --
Thu Feb 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Josina Anderson reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers met with LB Lavonte David’s agent yesterday at the Combine, per source. It was a positive conversation. The understanding is that the Bucs are still willing to give David ample time if necessary to make a decision on still playing the game. Additionally, other teams are checking on David’s potential interest in playing elsewhere beyond Tampa Bay

-- Jordan Whitehead Becomes a UFA --
Wed Feb 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not exercising S Jordan Whitehead’s option bonus, source confirmed, which means he will become a free agent.

-- Bucs Hoping to Re-Sign Chris Godwin, But... --
Tue Feb 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says the shift in void dates allows the team more time to see how WR Chris Godwin is recovering from his season-ending dislocated ankle. “The facts are he had a serious injury, missed a lot of time,” Licht said in a press conference. “There’s still some uncertainty with any injury like that at this point, so move the void so it gives us more options, more flexibility as it pertains to him. We just gotta make a good decision, but we hopefully can come to an agreement with him because Chris means the world to this organization.” Licht said that the team has to “weigh through some variables” related to Godwin’s injury, but noted that the wideout bounced back from a torn ACL he suffered in 2021 and added that he wouldn’t bet against Godwin making a full recovery.

-- Chris Godwin Postpones Contract Void Date --
Tue Feb 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin’s current contract was due to void, triggering $18 million in dead money against the Bucs’ 2025 cap, but the two sides agreed to move that void date to the final day of the league year (March 14th). It buys them time to work out a new deal and keep some 2025 cap savings.

-- No Franchise Tag for Chris Godwin --
Mon Feb 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports there is no chance the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will franchise tag WR Chris Godwin this offseason. As a result, Godwin will test free agency.

-- Buccaneers Name Charlie Strong --
Wed Feb 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Charlie Strong Defensive Line Coach.

-- Mike Greenberg Going Nowhere --
Tue Feb 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant GM Mike Greenberg withdrew from consideration for the Jacksonville Jaguars general manager job.

-- Buccaneers Name Josh Grizzard --
Fri Jan 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Josh Grizzard Offensive Coordinator.

-- Buccaneers Extend OC Liam Coen --
Wed Jan 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OC Liam Coen is taking himself out of the running for the Jaguars’ head coaching job to stay in Tampa on a new contract that now will place him amongst the highest-paid coordinators in the NFL, per sources.

-- Cade Otton Expected to Play Tonight --
Sun Jan 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is expected to play tonight against the Commanders.

-- Buccaneers Friday Injury Update - Otton Questionable --
Fri Jan 10, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers CB Troy Hill (knee/foot) is OUT. S Mike Edwards (quad), DE Logan Hall (groin), DB Jamel Dean (knee), TE Cade Otton (knee), and S Antoine Winfield (knee) are questionable to play this week. Otton fully practiced on Friday.

-- Buccaneers Thursday Injury Update - Shepard Limited; Irving, McMillan, & Otton Practice --
Thu Jan 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (rest) did not practice on Thursday. DE Logan Hall (groin), DB Jamel Dean (knee), DT William Gholston (knee), S Mike Edwards (quad), WR Sterling Shepard (foot/knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (quad) were limited. S Tykee Smith (personal), TE Cade Otton (knee), LB Lavonte David (knee), TE Devin Culp (ribs), DB Josh Hayes (ribs), CB Troy Hill (knee/foot), RB Bucky Irving (shoulder/shin), WR Jalen McMillan (finger), and S Antoine Winfield (knee) fully practiced.

-- Buccaneers Wednesday Injury Update - Shepard & Otton Limited; Irving & McMillan Practice --
Wed Jan 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers DE Logan Hall (groin) and S Tykee Smith (personal) did not practice on Wednesday. LB Lavonte David (knee), DB Jamel Dean (knee), S Mike Edwards (quad), WR Mike Evans (rest), TE Cade Otton (knee), WR Sterling Shepard (foot/knee), and OT Tristan Wirfs (quad) were limited. TE Devin Culp (ribs), DT William Gholston (knee), DB Josh Hayes (ribs), CB Troy Hill (knee/foot), RB Bucky Irving (shoulder/shin), WR Jalen McMillan (finger), and S Antoine Winfield (knee) fully practiced.

-- Mike Evans Gets His 1,000-Yard Season & $3 Million Incentive --
Sun Jan 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports on the final play of the game today, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans caught a 9-yard pass to finish the game with 9 catches for 89 yards giving him 1,003 receiving yards on the season, making it the 11th straight 1,000+ yard seson to begin his career. Only retired Hall of Famer WR Jerry Rice (14) has more. With this accomplishment, Evans earned a $3 million incentive.

-- Bucs NFI Jordan Whitehead After Car Crash --
Sat Jan 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers S Jordan Whitehead was involved in a automobile accident today and suffered injuries significant enough for the team to place him in the Non-football injury list.

-- Bucs Re-Sign Shaq Barrett --
Fri Dec 27, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed former Pro-Bowl LB Shaq Barrett.

-- Buccaneers IR Christian Izien --
Thu Dec 26, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed DB Christian Izien (pec) on injured reserve.

-- Buccaneers Sign Deion Jones to Practice Squad --
Tue Dec 10, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran freee-agent LB Deion Jones to their practice squad

-- Buccaneers IR Jordan Whitehead --
Fri Nov 29, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed S Jordan Whitehead (pec) on injured reserve. Whitehead tore a pectoral muscle during Sunday’s win over the Giants, but the Bucs are hoping he can return this season. He will miss at least the next four games.

-- Mike Evans Set Up to Succeed --
Sat Nov 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans has had seven games since the start of 2019 where he plays and WR Chris Godwin (knee - IR) does not play. The Bucs are 6-1 in those games. Evans has seven TD catches in those seven games, averages 7.6 targets, 5.3 catches, and 74 receiving yards.

-- Panthers IR Miles Sanders --
Sat Nov 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed RB Miles Sanders (ankle) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bucs Activate Jamel Dean --
Sat Nov 23, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) from injured reserve.

-- Baker Speaks on The Streak for Mike Evans --
Thu Nov 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is making a run at his 11th straight season with 1,000 receiving yards. He has 335 yards receiving, so he’d need to average 95 yards per game to reach the milestone of 1,000 yards and QB Baker Mayfield said that it will be on everyone’s mind without being their main focal point. “You guys have been around Mike for long enough now,” Mayfield said. “The streak, yeah, it’s important to us, but he cares about winning. He’s a huge part of this offense when he’s in there, so I think that will come naturally. But I’ve been in a situation where you kind of force-feed the ball to a guy, and that’s not how this offense works, especially. Staying true to reads. The defense dictates where the ball needs to go; when we have our one-on-one matchups with him we need to take advantage of it.”

-- Buccaneers IR Jamel Dean --
Mon Oct 21, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed CB Jamel Dean (hamstring) on injured reserve.

-- Bucs to Ride the Hot Hand at RB --
Thu Oct 17, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said the team will ride the “hot hand” at running back. All three backs will play when healthy.

-- Bucs Sign Marquez Callaway --
Tue Oct 15, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent WR Marquez Callaway.

-- Buccaneers IR Markees Watts --
Mon Oct 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed LB Markees Watts (quad) on injured reserve. He is OUT4+ games.

-- Bucs Alter Travel Plans --
Mon Oct 7, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports with Hurricane Milton approaching, the Buccaneers are evacuating Tampa and heading to New Orleans on Tuesday, ahead of their game there Sunday. The team was able to secure the necessary hotel rooms in New Orleans to avoid another flight Saturday.

-- Bucs IR SirVocea Dennis --
Wed Oct 2, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed LB SirVocea Dennis (shoulder) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bucs sign Sterling Shepard --
Tue Oct 1, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed WR Sterling Shepard to the active roster from their practice squad.

-- Buccaneers IR Evan Decker --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed LS Evan Deckers (hamstring) on injured reserve.

-- More Coming for Mike Evans --
Tue Sep 24, 2024 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says he wants WR Mike Evans to be “involved more” in the team’s offense.

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