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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

-- Bucs Sign John Wolford --
Tue Oct 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed QB John Wolford to the their active roster.

-- Bucs Activate Chase Edmonds; Release One --
Wed Oct 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have activated RB Chase Edmonds (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Thursday’s game at Buffalo. Rookie CB Derrek Pitts was waived to make room.

-- Leonard Fournette Says He's Signing with a Team Next Week --
Sat Oct 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports free-agent RB Leonard Fournette posted on Twitter that he will be announcing what team he will be signing with next week.

-- Bucs IR Chase Edmonds --
Wed Sep 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed RB Chase Edmonds (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Bucs Don't Plan to Trade Mike Evans --
Sun Sep 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not plan to trade veteran WR Mike Evans.

-- No New Deal for Mike Evans --
Sat Sep 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and WR Mike Evans officially will not be extending his deal by today’s player-imposed deadline, per league sources. Evans now will be playing on the last year of his contract and plans to explore his free-agent options in 2024.

-- No Extension for Mike Evans Right Now --
Fri Sep 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no plans for an extension of WR Mike Evans at this time.

-- Shaquil Barrett Restructures --
Wed Sep 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the contract of LB Shaquil Barrett.

-- Ke'Shawn Vaughn MIA; Not Excused from Practice --
Wed Sep 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn was not practicing on Wednesday. HC Todd Bowles said it was not an excused absence and they will deal with it accordingly. He said it was not due to an injury and it was “personal reasons.”

-- Carl Nassib Retires --
Wed Sep 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports former Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Carl Nassib has announced his retirement after seven NFL seasons.

-- Sean Tucker to be RB2 for Bucs --
Sun Sep 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie RB Sean Tucker will open the season as the #2-RB on the depth chart behind starting RB Rachaad White.

-- Mike Evans Contract Extension Deadline is September 9th --
Fri Sep 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports WR Mike Evans’ agents have informed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers organization that we will discontinue contract discussions as of September 9th, 2023. “We have been working on extending Mike’s career with the Bucs for over a year, and we want the fans to know this is not a tactic and the ball is in the owner’s court. That said, we are giving the Bucs until the start of the regular season to make him a Buc for Life, and if that cannot happen, 100 percent of Mike’s focus will be on football and his future and where he can continue to make an impact.”

-- Ryan Jensen Restructures --
Wed Aug 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

OTC reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen (knee - IR) restructured his contract to help the team with their 2024 salary cap allowing them to split the dead money between 24 and 25 if he retires or is cut.

-- Bucs Release David Moore --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Pewter Report reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released veteran WR David Moore. He is a strong candidate to return to the practice squad.

-- Mike Evans Dealing With Groin Issue --
Mon Aug 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said WR Mike Evans (groin) had been dealing with a groin issue, but should’ve okay and didn’t need to play on Saturday. Bowles did say Evans will definitely be ready to play in Minnesota in Week #1.

-- Sean Tucker Rushes for 34 Yards --
Sun Aug 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie RB Sean Tucker had 10 carries for 34 yards on Saturday against the Ravens. Tucker was the #3 back through the rotation behind RB Rachaad White and RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn. All of Tucker’s carries came playing with backups in the second half.

-- Bucs to IR Ryan Jensen --
Sat Aug 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will place starting C Ryan Jensen (knee) on season-ending injured reserve. Jensen is dealing with a likely career-ending knee injury.

-- Ryan Jensen Won't Play Week #1; Career Could be in Jeopardy --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

JoeBucsFan.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting C Ryan Jensen (knee) won’t be ready to play in Week #1 against the Vikings. Jensen’s career could be in jeopardy. Jensen isn’t necessarily contemplating retirement now but it’s understood that Jensen’s knee is not able to handle the rigors of a full season.

-- John Wolford Limited Tuesday --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB John Wolford (neck) was seen taking part in stretching with the rest of the team today. Wolford is not wearing pads, so he’s set to be a limited participant in the session, but being out there for any work is a good sign that Wolford avoided any kind of serious injury.

-- Baker Mayfield Will Start Week #1 --
Tue Aug 22, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going with QB Baker Mayfield as their starting QB, HC Todd Bowles announced. The former No. 1 overall pick, Mayfield beat out QB Kyle Trask for the right to succeed Tom Brady and will start the Sept. 10 opener at Minnesota.

-- Bucs Release Rodrigo Blankenship; Chase McLaughlin Wins Job --
Mon Aug 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived PK Rodrigo Blankenship. That leaves PK Chase McLaughlin as the lone kicker on the roster and the winner of the competition.

-- Bucs IR Russell Gage --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed WR Russell Gage (knee) on injured reserve.

-- Todd Bowles Mum on Naming Starting QB --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles was asked when he will be announcing a starting quarterback for Week #1 at Minnesota. The game happens three weeks from today. “We don’t have a timetable on it,” Bowles said. “We’ll name it when we name it. And, you know, we feel comfortable with where we’re at. So we’ll go from there.”

-- John Wolford Injures Neck --
Sun Aug 20, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup QB John Wolford (neck) has been released from the hospital. Wolford was briefly hospitalized after getting injured Saturday evening. “He got his movement back in his arm,” HC Todd Bowles said. “It kind of went numb a little bit. He got his movement back, and he seems to be OK.”

-- Russell Gage Injures Knee; Likely Lost for the Season --
Wed Aug 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Russell Gage (knee) suffered a non-contact knee injury during today's joint practice with the Jets. The belief heading into exams is that the severe injury will end his season.

-- Mayfield Performs Well; Trask Struggles --
Fri Aug 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 8-of-9 passes for 63 yards and a touchdown in his preseason debut Friday night against the Steelers. Mayfield got the start and played the first half before giving way to QB Kyle Trask. This was as good a night as possible for Mayfield, who thew a back corner touchdown to sixth-round WR Trey Palmer and had full command of the offense while playing with mostly backups. Trask struggled in relief of Mayfield, throwing an interception and taking three sacks.

-- Baker Mayfield Will Start This Week, But... --
Wed Aug 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles confirmed today that QB Baker Mayfield will start Friday’s preseason opener against the Steelers. Next week, QB Kyle Trask will start the Bucs’ second preseason game, against the Jets.

-- Chase Edmonds Watch --
Sat Aug 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Chase Edmonds is expected to begin the season as the team's third-down back.

-- Calijah Kancey OUT Four Weeks --
Tue Aug 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie DT Calijah Kancey (calf) is expected to miss four weeks with the strained calf injury he suffered last weekend, per source. Kancey could be ready for the Buccaneers’ Sept. 10 regular-season opener at Minnesota.

-- Calijah Kancey Injury Update --
Mon Jul 31, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers first-round draft pick DT Calijah Kancey (calf) received good news after undergoing an MRI on his injured calf. Kancey’s injury is “nothing serious.” The Bucs may be deliberate in Kancey’s return to practice, but the season opener is not in danger.

-- Evans Connecting Well With Mayfield --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers WR Mike Evans has certainly found chemistry with QB Baker Mayfield during the first few days of training camp.

-- Calijah Kancey Injures Calf --
Sun Jul 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says rookie DL Calijah Kancey (calf) has a calf strain and will get an MRI exam.

-- Devin White Reporting to Camp Today --
Tue Jul 25, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Devin White, who requested a trade this off-season while hoping for the contract extension that did not materialize, is reporting to training camp today with the rest of his veteran teammates.

-- Bucs to Re-Sign Will Gholston --
Mon Jul 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms to re-sign DL Will Gholston, according to multiple reports.

-- Bucs Name Four --
Thu Jun 29, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted Mike Greenberg and John Spytek to their newly appointed Assistant General Manager roles, Jackie Davidson to Vice President of Football Research, and Shane Scannell to Director of Pro Scouting.

-- Leonard Fournette Escapes Injury After Vehicle Caught Fire --
Tue Jun 27, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent RB Leonard Fournette escaped injury during a scary moment on Tuesday. In a post to his Instagram account, Fournette shared video of his burned-out SUV on the side of a highway. In the caption, Fournette said that the vehicle caught on fire while he was driving it, but indicated that he was not injured. “Man it was one of those days today , but I would like thank God, my car caught on fire while I was driving, But I am still blessed,” Fournette wrote.

-- Bucs Looking to Extend Mike Evans --
Sat Jun 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers WR Mike Evans counts $23,698,500 against the 2023 salary cap. Part of that is the result of his willingness to restructure in order to give the Bucs more salary-cap space. But now it’s time for Evans to receive his third contract from the Bucs. Those talks have already begun, and there is a willingness on both sides to get something done this summer. “Mike loves Tampa,” said Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore. “I know the feeling is mutual. His production is the best of all the guys out there. ... The Bucs’ ownership has to love that Mike isn’t even an off-the-field conversation but an on-the-field terror. I’ve got to think they would like to lock him up to a third deal.”

-- Bucs Restructure Two --
Sat Jun 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports to create cap space to sign more draft picks, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the contracts of OT Tristan Wirfs and S Antoine Winfield, both in the fourth year of their rookie deals. They were due to make a combined $5.8 million in base salary. No extensions were given, but it frees up the space they needed.

-- Bucs Sign Rodrigo Blankenship --
Thu Jun 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent PK Rodrigo Blankenship has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- Bucs Sign Two Drafted Rookies --
Wed Jun 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed drafted rookies DT Calijah Kancey and OL Yaya Diaby to four-year contracts.

-- Two Bucs Sit During Mini-Camp --
Tue Jun 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett, recovering from an Achilles injury last season, is present during mini-camp, but is not practicing. WR Russell Gage, sidelined with an undisclosed injury this spring, is also watching.

-- Devin White Holding In --
Tue Jun 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Devin White is attending a mandatory minicamp. That said, his participation in a voluntary photo shoot over the weekend contradicts his trade demands. However, White is not practicing. It could be the latest example of the “hold in.” A player who is unhappy with his contractual situation shows up, but he doesn’t do anything until the situation is resolved.

-- Bucs Trying Out Rodrigo Blankenship --
Mon Jun 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent PK Rodrigo Blankenship is in Tampa Bay this week on a mini-camp tryout, a source said. After having surgery in January to repair a torn muscle in his leg, he’s finally healthy for the first time in over a year. The Bucs are one of several teams interested.

-- Buccaneers Sign Five Drafted Rookies --
Thu Jun 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed drafted rookies LB SirVocea Dennis, TE Payne Durham, DB Josh Hayes, WR Trey Palmer, and LB Jose Ramirez to four-year contracts.

-- Tom Brady Says He's Not Playing Again --
Thu Jun 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports retired QB Tom Brady once again reiterated that he is not going to play in the NFL again. "I'm certain I'm not playing again," he said.

-- Bucs QB Watch --
Tue May 30, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield and QB Kyle Trask have had equal first-team reps at quarterback this offseason, according to HC Todd Bowles.

-- Devin White Watch --
Fri May 26, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Devin White is not attending the team’s organized team activities after asking for a trade. White wants a long-term extension, which the Bucs don’t seem inclined to give him. He is making a point by staying away, but the Bucs expect him at the mandatory minicamp June 13-15. The maximum fine for missing the first day of mandatory minicamp is $16,459. It goes up to $32,920 for the second day and $49,374 for the third. White is scheduled to make $11.7 million this season on the fifth-year option.

-- Chris Godwin Feeling Really Good --
Tue May 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin says he’s feeling really good and thinks he’s very close to being all the way back to his form before his late-2021 torn ACL injury. He can feel his explosiveness coming back.

-- Bucs to Sign David Moore --
Sun May 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing former Seahawks and free-agent WR David Moore to their roster after a veteran tryout this weekend at rookie minicamp.

-- Bucs Sign John Wolford --
Tue May 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent QB John Wolford.

-- Bucs Trying Out Two --
Mon May 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports free-agents WR David Moore and RB Mekhi Sargent will be trying to land spots on the Tampa Bay roster this week.

-- Giovani Bernard Retires --
Fri Apr 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent veteran RB Giovani Bernard has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 seasons.

-- Bucs Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Tristan Wirfs --
Mon Apr 24, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially picked up the fifth-year option of two-time Pro Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs.

-- Bucs Will Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Tristan Wirfs --
Fri Apr 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be picking up fifth-year option of two-time Pro Bowl OT Tristan Wirfs.

-- Buccaneers Sign Matt Feiler --
Mon Apr 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent OG Matt Feiler, who started 33 games the past two seasons.

-- Bucs Re-Sign Nick Leverett --
Mon Apr 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting OG Nick Leverett signed his exclusive rights tender today, per source.

-- Shaq Barrett Rehab Update --
Sat Apr 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaq Barrett (Achilles) says he's on track to be ready for the start of the season. “Physically, now, I’m good. I’m doing the rehab. I’ve been jogging on the treadmill, doing everything pretty much according to plan and on schedule. I’m going to be ready when it’s time to go. I’m pretty sure ‘time to go’ will be the first game. I don’t anticipate being on play counts," he said.

-- Gerald McCoy Retires --
Fri Apr 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy has announced retirement from the NFL after an impressive 10-year career.

-- Devin White Going Nowhere --
Thu Apr 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no intentions to trade LB Devin White.

-- Bucs Sign One --
Thu Apr 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent OL Matt Feiler is signing a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per sources.

-- Bucs Hosting Jahmyr Gibbs --
Wed Apr 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Alabama RB Jahmyr Gibbs is on a visit with the Buccaneers (19th) today, a source said.

-- Devin White Requests a Trade --
Tue Apr 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Devin White has requested a trade. The Bucs do not want to trade him, but he wants to be traded, as he is coming up on his fifth-year option.

-- Bucs Hosting Roschon Johnson --
Wed Apr 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Texas RB Roschon Johnson continues to generate interest, visiting the Buccaneers today. That's one of eight workouts or visits.

-- Buccaneers to Sign Ryan Neal --
Tue Apr 4, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers are signing free-agent S Ryan Neal to a one-year contract. Seattle rescinded their $2.627 million one-year tender to Neal as a restricted free agent after signing free-agent S Julian Love.

-- Bucs Want to Re-Sign Akiem Hicks --
Mon Apr 3, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says he's hoping the team can re-sign free-agent DL Akiem Hicks this off-season.

-- Bowles Wants Rachaad White to Become a Three-Down Back --
Sat Apr 1, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PewterReports.com reports Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles has high hopes for RB Rachaad White this year, but says the Arizona State product has to clean up his fumbles. “Just get better – we talked about him becoming a more complete back,” Bowles said of White. “I know the ball went on the ground a few too many times that we talked about and aware of him holding on to the football, number one. Taking care of the football, and then with the new offense, I look for him to continue to accelerate and get better in all phases to become a complete, three-down back.”

-- Bucs Sign Chase McLaughlin --
Tue Mar 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent PK Chase McLaughlin.

-- Bucs Re-Sign One --
Tue Mar 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports the Bucs have re-signed DL Deadrin Senat to a one-year contract.

-- Bucs Release Ryan Succop --
Thu Mar 23, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released veteran PK Ryan Succop.

-- Bucs Sign Two --
Sat Mar 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed LB Cam Gill and DL Pat O'Connor to one-year contracts.

-- Bucs to Sign Greg Gaines --
Sat Mar 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent DT Greg Gaines has agreed to contract terms with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

-- Bucs Officially Release Two --
Fri Mar 17, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released RB Leonard Fournette and TE Cameron Brate.

-- Bucs to Sign Chase Edmonds --
Thu Mar 16, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing free-agent RB Chase Edmonds to a one-year contract, per source.

-- Bucs to Re-Sign Lavonte David --
Wed Mar 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed top re-sign LB Lavonte David to a one-year contract worth $7 million guaranteed.

-- Bucs to Sign Baker Mayfield --
Wed Mar 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to sign free-agent QB Baker Mayfield to a one-year contract worth $8.5 million, giving him the opportunity to battle for the starting spot with QB Kyle Trask.

-- Bucs to Re-Sign Anthony Nelson --
Wed Mar 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports DE Anthony Nelson plans to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a two-year contract, per sources.

-- Bucs Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie --
Tue Mar 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed OG Aaron Stinnie to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.

-- Bucs Trade Shaq Mason --
Tue Mar 14, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have acquired OG Shaq Mason and a seventh-round draft pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick.

-- Bucs Re-Sign Jamel Dean --
Mon Mar 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed CB Jamel Dean to a four-year, $52 million contract.

-- Bucs Eyeing Jacoby Brissett --
Mon Mar 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Dianna Russini reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown interest in QB Jacoby Brissett.

-- Russell Gage Accepts Pay Cut --
Sun Mar 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Russell Gage reworked his contract to create space for the team, taking his 2023 base base from $10 million to $7 million, now fully guaranteed, with a chance to hit reasonable incentives and earn it back, sources said.

-- Bucs Set to Target Baker Mayfield --
Sun Mar 12, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to target free-agent QB Baker Mayfield as a potential starting quarterback option.

-- Vita Vea Restructures --
Fri Mar 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working to get under the cap, doing a cap conversion with DT Vita Vea to clear about $9 million in cap space, source said.

-- Lavonte David Set to Test the Free Agent Market --
Thu Mar 9, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports impending free-agent LB Lavonte David, coming off one of his most productive seasons, is expected to test the free agent market, a source said. A return to Tampa Bay has not been ruled out, but given their cap situation, it will be challenging.

-- Bucs Name Jordan Somerville --
Wed Mar 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Jordan Somerville Assistant Quarterbacks Coach.

-- Buics Release Donovan Smith --
Tue Mar 7, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released OT Donovan Smith.

-- Bucs Release Cameron Brate --
Thu Mar 2, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released veteran TE Cameron Brate.

-- Adios Donovan Smith? --
Tue Feb 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release OT Donovan Smith by March 15 in a move to clear some salary cap space and are exploring moving OT Tristan Wirfs, a two-time Pro Bowl right tackle, to the left side to replace him.

-- Adios Leonard Fournette --
Tue Feb 28, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to release RB Leonard Fournette when the new league year begins March 15th, per sources. GM Jason Licht mentioned recently that he felt Fournette was still a three-down back in this league. “Lombardi Lenny” is still only 28 and has plenty in the tank.

-- Bucs Name Skip Peete --
Tue Feb 21, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Skip Peete RBs Coach.

-- Mike Evans Should be Extended, Not Traded --
Sat Feb 18, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the NFL Network says to watch for a possible trade of Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans. However, it makes no sense for the Bucs to trade Evans. They need cap space and trading him saves only $2 million while creating $21 million in dead cap. In other words, it makes more sense to extend him.

-- Bucs Named Dave Canales --
Wed Feb 15, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Dave Canales Offensive Coordinator.

-- Bucs Interview Scottie Montgomery --
Mon Feb 13, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers official website reports the Bucs interviewed Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery for their offensive coordinator job.

-- Bucs Interview Thomas Brown --
Sat Feb 11, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers interviewed Rams assistant HC Thomas Brown for their offensive coordinator job.

-- Tom Brady Files Retirement Letter --
Fri Feb 10, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports QB Tom Brady has filed a retirement letter with the NFL and NFLPA. It reaffirms the quarterback’s Feb. 1st retirement announcement. His retirement, though, is not irrevocable, and he still could return to playing at any time if he so desires.

-- Bucs Interviewing Dave Canales --
Wed Feb 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are interviewing Seahawks QBs coach Dave Canales for their Offensive Coordinator's job, per source.

-- Bucs Extend Tom Moore --
Wed Feb 8, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Tom Moore to an extension. Moore has been an offensive consultant for the Bucs since the 2019 season.

-- Tom Brady Won't Head to Fox Until Fall of 2024 --
Mon Feb 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports retired QB Tom Brady says after talking with executives at FOX last week, he does not expect to begin his broadcasting career until the fall of 2024.

-- Dan Pitcher Gets Second Interview with Bucs --
Mon Feb 6, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will interview Bengals QBs coach Dan Pitcher in person this week

-- Adios Leonard Fournette? --
Sun Feb 5, 2023 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette is a candidate to be released this off-season because the team would save around $3.5 million in salary cap space if they choose to move on.

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