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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

-- Buccaneers Extend Baker Mayfield --
Tue Sep 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed QB Baker Mayfield to a three-year, $165 million contract extension.

-- Jalen McMillan Listed Ahead of Ted Hurst --
Tue Sep 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers listed WR Jalen McMillan as a starting receiver on the team’s Week #1 depth chart ahead of rookie WR Ted Hurst, alongside WR Emeka Egbuka and WR Chris Godwin.

-- Emeka Egbuka Sits Wednesday --
Wed Sep 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) worked to the side of practice on Wednesday.

-- Egbuka & McMillan Sit Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) and WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday.

-- No New Deal for Baker Mayfield --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers GM Jason Licht indicated there’s no immediate plans to re-open talks on a new contract for QB Baker Mayfield. “I’ve been waiting a long time to say this... we’re on to Cincinnati.”

-- Buccaneers Release Josh Williams --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived RB Josh Williams.

-- Buccaneers Release Jake Browning --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released QB Jake Browning. QB Jalon Daniels has earned the Bucs’ backup quarterback job.

-- Emeka Egbuka Hopefully Will Play in Week #1 --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said “hopefully” WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) is ready to play in Week #1.

-- Reuben Bain Jr. Sprains ACL, But... --
Wed Aug 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie LB Reuben Bain Jr. (knee) suffered an AC sprain, but it is said to be nothing serious. He is expected to be ready for Week #1 at Cincinnati.

-- Bucky Irving Runs for 14 Yards --
Sat Aug 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran three times for 14 yards in today's preseason game against the Chiefs.

-- Bucs Extend Vita Vea --
Wed Aug 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports DT Vita Vea and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached agreement today on a one-year contract extension for $30 million, tying him to Tampa Bay for two more seasons. He gets $6 million in new money this season. That means he's on the books for a $24 million contract for 2027.

-- Tristan Wirfs Returns to Practice --
Wed Aug 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday.

-- Jalen McMillan Returns to Practice --
Tue Aug 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (leg) returned to practice on Tuesday.

-- Emeka Egbuka Not a Lock to Play Week #1 --
Mon Aug 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports there is not a lot of clarity on Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka's (toe) toe injury and how long he'll be sidelined. HC Todd Bowles said he's "day to day, week to week." When asked if the injury could impact his availability for Week #1, in 27 days: "Not sure at this time."

-- Baker Mayfield Will Play This Week --
Mon Aug 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says that QB Baker Mayfield will play on Saturday.

-- Ted Hurst Debuts --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie WR Ted Hurst caught 2-of-6 targets for 19 yards in Friday’s preseason game against the Jets.

-- Vita Vea Drawing Trade Interest --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers are among the teams that have inquired about Bucs DT Vita Vea’s availability.

-- Emeka Egbuka Should Play Week #1 --
Fri Aug 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) underwent more testing today with a specialist and it was confirmed he has a sprained toe, but it’s stable. The Bucs are very optimistic that he will be ready for Week #1.

-- Baker Mayfield to Sit This Week --
Thu Aug 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says QB Baker Mayfield will be rested for the preseason opener Friday against the Jets.

-- Emeka Egbuka Injury Update --
Wed Aug 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka’s (toe) injury that cut his practice today is a toe issue that’s considered minor, a source said. That jibes with RB Bucky Irving saying... “I think he’s pretty good. He just got rolled over on.”

-- Emeka Egbuka Injured --
Wed Aug 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (leg) limped off the practice field with athletic trainers on Wednesday. He was examined on the sideline table for a while. It's hard to see exactly what’s going on, but he’s still on the table and hasn’t returned.

-- Chris Godwin Watch --
Mon Aug 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin is a lot healthier right now than he has been in recent years, according to HC Todd Bowles. "He is still a playmaker for us, and he makes big plays in the passing and blocking game," Bowles said. "He is peaking at the right time."

-- Tez Johnson Injures Groin --
Thu Aug 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson (groin) left practice early on Tuesday to receive treatment for a groin injury.

-- Jalen McMillan OUT Indefinitely --
Thu Aug 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Bucs HC Todd Bowles says he’s not sure how long WR Jalen McMillan (knee) will be out.

-- Vita Vea Contract Watch --
Wed Aug 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports unhappy DT Vita Vea’s agent Collin Roberts says there has not been any progress toward a new contract agreement. Vea is in the final year of his current contract and Roberts said his client still desires a move to a team that might be more amenable to giving him a new one. “I just don’t see it ending in anything but a trade at this point,” Roberts said.

-- Three Bucs WRs Sit Tuesday; Another Injures Groin --
Tue Aug 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin, WR Emeka Egbuka, and WR Jalen McMillan did not practice Tuesday to manage injuries and soreness. Meanwhile, HC Todd Bowles says WR Tez Johnson (groin) is dealing with a groin injury and he left practice to get treatment.

-- Baker Mayfield Contract Watch --
Tue Aug 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports it appears that QB Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on a collision course for the franchise tag in 2027.

-- Bucs Will Not Trade Vita Vea --
Sun Aug 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not plan to trade unhappy DT Vita Vea. Vea is drawing pretty heavy trade interest and also notes that Vea has felt his contract has been outdated for a long time. The Bucs ill not trade him, though.

-- Baker Mayfield Talks Contract Offer --
Thu Jul 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield says the team offered him a two-year deal, which was probably the most disappointing part of contract talks. He wants a long-term commitment. He added the Bucs were pretty far away from $50M+ per year club, which he wants to enter.

-- Buccaneers to Sign Ifeatu Melifonwu --
Wed Jul 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran free-agent S Ifeatu Melifonwu has agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- Tristan Wirfs Sits Wednesday --
Wed Jul 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Bucs HC Todd Bowles says OT Tristan Wirfs (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury.

-- Vita Vea Sits Wednesday --
Wed Jul 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea (back) is here for camp, but is not practicing. He has a back injury, but it also looks like he is holding in while he insists on a trade.

-- Baker Mayfield Contract Watch --
Tue Jul 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield reported to training camp and will put contract negotiation on hold until after the season.

-- Vita Vea Requests Trade --
Mon Jul 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran DT Vita Vea has requested a trade, sources say. Vea had hoped for a long-term contract extension, but talks stalled. Now, he wants out.

-- Baker Mayfield Contract Watch --
Tue Jul 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finally prepared to dive in on negotiations to extend QB Baker Mayfield this week.

-- Bucky Irving Healthy --
Mon Jul 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox 13 reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving says he will be good to go for training camp.

-- Jordan Whitehead Cleared to Play --
Mon Jul 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free agent S Jordan Whitehead has been fully cleared to resume NFL career following neck surgery.

-- Baker Mayfield Played Through a Lot of Injuries in 2025 --
Mon Jul 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, on the Netflix series Quarterback, revealed he played with a sprained MCL and PCL since Week #2 in 2025. He also had a bad biceps contusion that was bruised and affected his velocity. He also suffered a left shoulder injury against the Rams.

-- Bucs in No Rush to Extend Mayfield or Vea --
Tue Jul 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't appear to be in a hurry to extend QB Baker Mayfield. A lot of work needs to be done before any agreement is reached with the quarterback. That is also the case for DT Vita Vea, who did not participate in the team’s minicamp practices as he moves into the final year of his contract. Mayfield is in the third year of a three-year, $100 million deal while Vea is set to make $17 million during the 2026 season. The Bucs feel no rush to wrap up negotiations with either player at the moment. That urgency could grow with the window before camp getting shorter, but it remains to be seen if all involved will find the middle ground needed to reach the finish line.

-- Tez Johnson Stands Out --
Sat Jun 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson stood out during organized team activities and mandatory mini-camp.

-- Bucky Irving Rehab Update --
Mon Jun 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Sports Day Tampa Bay reports Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says RB Buck Irving (shoulder) is almost readyto play. “He’s fine,” Licht said. “In fact, I think if we were playing here in a couple of weeks, he’d be ready to go.”

-- Vita Vea Sits Due to Contract Issues --
Tue Jun 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DT Vita Vea is attending the team’s mandatory mini-camp, avoiding a $107,911 fine for missing all three days. He is not, however, participating. Vea’s absence from drills is “contract-related.” Vea, 31, is entering the final year of a $71 million contract extension he signed in January 2022. He is scheduled to make $17 million in base salary in 2026. Vea’s $17.75 million annual average ranks 19th among defensive tackles. HC Todd Bowles was asked about Vea’s absence from drills, and the Bucs coach said Vea is healthy.

-- Bucky Irving Watch --
Thu Jun 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

TampaBay28 reports Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) is doing drills today at OTAs for the first time this offseason since his shoulder surgery.

-- Chris Godwin Watch --
Sun Jun 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says WR Chris Godwin looks sharp and smooth running routes at organized team activities.

-- Baker Mayfield Unlikely to Hold Out --
Sun Jun 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is not likely to stage a holdout from mandatory mini-camp, which begins on June 16th, even though the two sides are not believed to be close to finalizing a contract extension. Discussions are in the early stages, but Mayfield will not negotiate a long-term deal once training camp has started.

-- Baker Mayfield Not Close to an Extension --
Fri Jun 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield said he is not anywhere close to agreeing to a new contract with the team. Mayfield is in the final year of the three-year, $100 million extension he signed with the Buccaneers in 2024 and is seeking another long-term deal to remain with the team. Mayfield said that while negotiations are currently ongoing, that he will stop those talks once training camp starts up, putting somewhat of a deadline on when a new deal could be reached.

-- Bucky Irving Rehab Update --
Tue May 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) is recovering well and is expected back sometime during the summer or fall.

-- Bucky Irving Rehab Update --
Sun May 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers GM Jason Licht says RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) will be limited during organized team activities, but should be ready for training camp.

-- Bucky Irving Not Yet Cleared, But... --
Tue May 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) apparently has not been cleared to participate just yet coming off shoulder surgery. Time will tell if he is able to get cleared to see the field during OTAs or if the team will hold off until training camp. That said, RBs coach Skip Peete says Irving is back to being normal and working out every single day. He is dialed in during meetings and is in a good place. He wants to get out there and practice, when that comes.

-- Buccaneers Sign One --
Mon May 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free-agent LS Scott Daly, who was a tryout player at rookie mini-camp this weekend.

-- Ted Hurst Impresses in First Mini-Camp --
Mon May 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers rookie WR Ted Hurst owned the team's first rookie mini-camp. Hurst earned more targets and caught more passes than any other Buccaneer over the last two days of practice.

-- Buccaneers Sign Six Drafted Rookies --
Thu May 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed first-round draft pick DE Rueben Bain Jr. to a four-year contract worth $23.76 million that includes a $13.74 million signing bonus. They also signed five other drafted rookies.

-- Baker Mayfield Contract Watch --
Wed Apr 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

WDAE reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht was asked whether discussions about a new deal for QB Baker Mayfield have commenced. “Baker is at the forefront of our mind at all times,” Licht said. “All of our plans revolve around Baker, and that’s something that we’ll get to at some point. I have had a lot of discussions with Baker about the team. We texted during the draft about some of the picks. I know he’s excited about the players that we took. We have a great relationship. Listen, nobody here wants Baker playing for [any] other team. So I’ll just leave it at that.”

-- Bucs Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Calijah Kancey --
Mon Apr 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on DT Calijah Kancey.

-- Donovan Smith Retires --
Sun Apr 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Donovan Smith has retired after nine years in the NFL.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Sean Tucker --
Mon Apr 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports RFA RB Sean Tucker has re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tucker was tendered as a restricted free agent earlier in the offseason, but did not sign an offer sheet with another team. Tucker will make $3.52 million under the terms of the tender offer.

-- Buccaneers Sign Kemon Hall --
Thu Apr 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent CB Kemon Hall has signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- Buccaneers Hosting Bauer Sharp --
Wed Apr 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports LSU TE Bauer Sharp is visiting the Buccaneers today, per sources. The 6’4, 250 tight end can do a little bit of everything and is a special teams ace. He is projected to go late Day #3.

-- Buccaneers Sign David Sills --
Tue Apr 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent WR David Sills.

-- Buccaneers Sign One --
Mon Apr 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free-agent OT Justin Skule.

-- Buccaneers to Workout Kenyon Green --
Sat Apr 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will work out free-agent OG Kenyon Green on Thursday.

-- Buccaneers Sign Rakeem Nunez-Roches --
Fri Apr 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers have signed free-agent DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches to a one-year contract.

-- Anthony Walker Jr. Retires --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent LB Anthony Walker Jr. has retired after nine NFL seasons.

-- Buccaneers Hosting DeAngelo Malone --
Thu Mar 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports free-agent LB DeAngelo Malone is visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today, per source. Former third-round pick by Atlanta has linebacker depth and special teams value.

-- Lavonte David Retires --
Tue Mar 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David has announced his retirement from the NFL after 14 seasons.

-- Buccaneers Sign Christian Rozeboom --
Mon Mar 23, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed veteran free-agent LB Christian Rozeboom.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign One --
Mon Mar 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed OL Dan Feeney.

-- Luke Goedeke Restructures --
Mon Mar 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has restructured OT Luke Goedeke’s contract. They converted $20 million of Goedeke’s roster bonus into a signing bonus to clear $15.2 million in cap space for 2026.

-- Buccaneers Sign Ko Kieft --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent TE Ko Kieft.

-- Buccaneers Sign Al-Quadin Muhammad --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent DE Al-Quadin Muhammad to a one-year contract with a max value of $6 million.

-- Buccaneers Sign Miles Killebrew --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent S Miles Killebrew to a one-year, $1.8 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign A'Shawn Robinson --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent DL A'Shawn Robinson to a one-year, $10M fully guaranteed contract.

-- Buccaneers Sign Jake Browning --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent QB Jake Browning to a one-year contract.

-- Bucs Tender Offer to Sean Tucker --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have now tendered and offer to RFA RB Sean Tucker.

-- Buccaneers Sign Alex Anzalone --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free-agent LB Alex Anzalone is signing a two-year, $17 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- Buccaneers Sign Kenneth Gainwell --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to sign free-agent RB Kenneth Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million contract.

-- Buccaneers Re-Sign Cade Otton --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed TE Cade Otton to a three-year contract.

-- Mike Evans Could Leave the Bucs --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports teams believe veteran free-agent WR Mike Evans is serious about leaving Tampa Bay after 12 seasons.

-- Mike Evans Watch --
Sun Mar 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Chargers, Commanders, Giants, and 49ers have expressed interest in signing free-agent WR Mike Evans.

-- Mike Evans Watch --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports reports veteran free-agent WR Mike Evans is expected to sign a contract worth closer to $20 million per year in free agency. He made $17 million in 2025. There is a real chance Evans leaves Tampa Bay this offseason. The Texans and Chiefs are not in on Evans, but the Bills, Chargers, 49ers, Commanders and Giants are teams to eye with interest.

-- Sean Tucker a UFA --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports there was no restricted tender offer made to RB Sean Tucker by the Buccaneers, per source. He’ll be a UFA.

-- Riley Dixon Going Nowhere --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers exercised the option on P Riley Dixon’s contract, preventing him from becoming a free agent and tying him to Tampa for the 2026 season, per source.

-- Christian Izien a UFA --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay will not place a restricted free agent tender on S Christian Izien. However, the Bucs still have interest in bringing him back for 2026. He is now a UFA.

-- Trey Hendrickson Eyeing Bucs --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports impending free-agent DE Trey Hendrickson would love to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026.

-- Markees Watts a UFA --
Tue Mar 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RFA LB Markees Watts will not be tendered as a restricted free agent, so he'll be an unrestricted free agent next week. The team hasn't ruled out bringing him back later in the offseason, limited work on defense, but played 235 snaps on special teams last season.

-- Lavonte David Undergoes Knee Surgery --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

JoeBucsFan.com reports veteran free-agent LB Lavonte David (knee) underwent offseason knee surgery. He turned 36 last month and has been undecided on whether or not he wants to retire or return for a 15th season with the Bucs.

-- Bucs Workng Hard to Re-Sign Mike Evans --
Sat Feb 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers met with impending free-agent WR Mike Evans' representatives Darren Jones & Deryk Gilmore at the NFL combine Thursday night and will aggressively pursue trying to re-sign him.

-- Mike Evans Drawing Heavy Interest --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports several teams have already expressed an interest in impending free-agent WR Mike Evans. Those teams include the 49ers, Patriots, Chargers and possibly the Eagles if the team trades away veteran WR A.J. Brown as many anticipate. The Bucs obviously want him back too.

-- Mike Evans Watch --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht commented on WR Mike Evans and him choosing to explore free agency. "He’s earned the right to do this. And he knows we’d love to have him back.”

-- Bucs Unlikely to Franchise Tag Mike Evans --
Sat Feb 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Pewter Report reports there might be a slight misconception that if WR Mike Evans leaves the Bucs, it would be because of money. That is NOT the case. If Evans goes, it’s because he goes to a team that he believes gives him the best chance to win a title more than Tampa Bay. With that in mind, some fans have suggested that one way to prevent this from happening is for the Bucs to use franchise tag on Mike Evans, thus keeping him in Tampa Bay for another year. The window to use the franchise tag opened up on Monday and Tampa Bay will have a couple of weeks to decide on a player. While on paper that would make sense to use it on Evans, the reality is that it is NOT going to happen. Don’t get your hopes up about it. Evans wants to play next season, but he doesn’t need to. He has built up enough equity in his career that he’s going into the Hall of Fame if he retired today. He’s also made plenty of money in his career and doesn’t need another bag, although he certainly deserves it if he’d like. So, if the Bucs attempted to block Evans from going to another team via the franchise tag, Evans can just counter that by electing to retire. In addition, financially it doesn’t work out for Tampa Bay. Franchise tagging Evans would cost about $28 million. They paid Evans $21 million in what turned out to be the worst season of his career due to injury. This time they’re going to pay him $7 million more? They wouldn’t be able to justify the move.

-- Mike Evans Not Retiring --
Tue Feb 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports impending free-agent WR Mike Evans will play in 2026 and will explore his free agency options.

-- Bucky Irving Undergoes Shoulder Surgery --
Mon Feb 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

JoeBucsFan.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving has undergone a procedure on his shoulder since the season ended. The recovery process is not expected to significantly impact his participation in the offseason program.

-- Lavonte David Mulling Retirement --
Sun Feb 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David says he’s undecided on whether or not he will retire.

-- Buccaneers Name Several Coaches --
Thu Feb 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named T.J. Yates Pass Game Coordinator, Ken Zampese Senior Offensive Assistant/Pass Game Specialist, Chandler Whitmer QBs Coach, Andrew Mitchell Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Tim Atkins Safeties coach, Rashad Johnson CBs Coach, Chad Wade Head Strength and Conditioning coach, Marcus West Defensive Line Coach, Todd Bowles Jr. Defensive Assistant, and Luke Smith Assistant Special Teams Coach.

-- Mike Evans Watch --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore says he thinks Evans’ competitive nature leads to more football. In other words, he feels Evans has more football in him.

-- Buccaneers Name Chandler Whitmer --
Tue Feb 3, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Chandler Whitmer QBs Coach.

-- Baker Mayfield Speaks on Mike Evans --
Sat Jan 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but QB Baker Mayfield said he expects Evans to return to the team next season.

-- Bruce Arians Speaks on Mike Evans --
Tue Jan 27, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Pewter Report reports former Bucs HC Bruce Arians thinks there is more football left in impending frere-agent WR Mike Evans. “I don’t know about Mike,” Arians said. “I think Mike, I would be shocked if Mike retires.”

-- Buccaneers to Name Zac Robinson --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a deal to hire Falcons OC Zac Robinson as their offensive coordinator, per sources.

-- Buccaneers Name Danny Smith --
Tue Jan 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Danny Smith Special Teams Coordinator.

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