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Bucs 2026 Schedule: Early Ohio Tests, Late NFC South Showdowns
sports11 days ago

Bucs 2026 Schedule: Early Ohio Tests, Late NFC South Showdowns

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2026 schedule opens with Week 1 at Cincinnati and Week 2 vs Cleveland, followed by a three-game early homestand and a Week 10 bye. Prime-time slots include at Dallas (TNF), at Chicago (SNF), and a Panthers MNF game in Week 12; the Buccaneers won’t face a division foe until Week 7 (at Carolina) and will finish with several NFC South matchups, including Week 18 at New Orleans. The 2026 slate features nine home games thanks to the 17th game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and the club will wrap the season with a mix of road trips and home dates listed in the official schedule release hub.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|
#2026-schedule#buccaneers#nfl
Bucs 2026 Schedule Leaks Point to Road Opener and Home-Heavy Season
sports14 days ago

Bucs 2026 Schedule Leaks Point to Road Opener and Home-Heavy Season

leaked details suggest the Buccaneers’ 2026 slate includes nine home games and eight away, with home opponents Packers, Vikings, Browns, Steelers, Chargers, Rams, Falcons, Panthers, Saints and away opponents Bears, Lions, Ravens, Bengals, Cowboys, Falcons, Panthers, Saints. Six 2025 playoff teams are on the schedule, with Packers, Steelers, Chargers, Rams and Panthers visiting Tampa and the Bucs traveling to Chicago. The preseason reportedly starts on the road vs Jets, with Week 2 at home and Week 3 on the road; a Bruno Mars concert at Raymond James could push the season opener to an away game. Note: leaks are unofficial until confirmed.

via Pewter Report|
#2026#buccaneers#nfl
Buccaneers Tap 2026 UDFA Class to Bolster Depth Across Roles
sports1 month ago

Buccaneers Tap 2026 UDFA Class to Bolster Depth Across Roles

After the 2026 NFL Draft, the Buccaneers inked a deep UDFA class to add QB, WR, DT, S, LB, P, TE, CB and OL depth. Notables include Jalon Daniels (QB, Kansas), Eric Rivers (WR, Georgia Tech), Deshawn McKnight (DT, Arizona), Ja’quarious Conely (S, Charlotte), Jack Pryburn (EDGE, LSU), Aidan Laros (P, Kentucky), Kenny Fletcher (TE, Rutgers), Noah Short (WR, Army), Ayden Garnes (CB, Arizona), Javin Wright (LB, Nebraska), Caden Fordham (LB, NC State), Wesley Brown (LS, Fresno State), Henry Lutovsky (IOL, Nebraska) and Jy Gilmore (CB, Georgia Tech).

via The Pewter Plank|
#2026-draft#buccaneers#nfl
Bucs 2026 Draft Preview: Trade-Down Scenarios, Mesidor or Ioane at No. 15
sports1 month ago

Bucs 2026 Draft Preview: Trade-Down Scenarios, Mesidor or Ioane at No. 15

SR’s 2026 Bucs Draft Insider projects Tampa Bay won’t likely move up in the first round and would prefer gathering more picks, possibly trading down from No. 15. If they stay at 15, Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor is the favored pick, with Penn State guard Vega Ioane as a strong alternative if guard is valued higher, while surprise options could include Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson or Washington WR Denzel Boston if a later-first-round trade down occurs. The piece also notes Licht’s history of trading down and the financial realities of drafting inside linebackers, suggesting the team will target an edge rusher early and address inside linebacker later (Day 2-3). Full Pewter Report coverage and live draft shows are highlighted.

via Pewter Report|
#buccaneers#draft-strategy#edge-rusher
Lavonte David Retires on His Own Terms After a Hallmark Bucs Run
sports2 months ago

Lavonte David Retires on His Own Terms After a Hallmark Bucs Run

Lavonte David announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, capped by a Super Bowl title and a reputation as one of the league’s most intelligent and durable linebackers. From a difficult start at Fort Scott CC to becoming a Ring of Honor-caliber figure and a rare stat-stacker, David’s resilience and leadership defined a storied career. He hinted at coaching or front-office ambitions and will step away as one of the Buccaneers’ defining players of his era.

via Sports Illustrated|
#buccaneers#lavonte-david#linebacker
Mike Evans moves from Buccaneers to 49ers, reshaping the NFC West
nfl2 months ago

Mike Evans moves from Buccaneers to 49ers, reshaping the NFC West

Mike Evans leaves the Buccaneers after 12 seasons to sign with the San Francisco 49ers, with Bucs GM Jason Licht calling the departure tough but respectful and Evans saying it’s about football and a new 'second wind.' The Rams re-signed Kamren Curl and anticipate integrating incoming Chiefs cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, with Oregon OL Alex Harkey set for a private Rams workout and buzz about Kirk Cousins as a potential backup if Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t retained. The Seahawks added four players (Emanuel Wilson, Brady Russell, Josh Jones, Rodney Thomas) on short-term deals to bolster the roster.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#49ers#buccaneers#mike-evans
Bucs 2026 Makeover: Front-Seven Upgrades and Veteran Depth
sports2 months ago

Bucs 2026 Makeover: Front-Seven Upgrades and Veteran Depth

Josh Queipo lays out a feasible 2026 Buccaneers offseason focused on upgrading the front seven while keeping the offense intact: re-sign Cade Otton, add JFM, Devin Bush, James Pierre and other veteran depth, and draft a speed-heavy group (CJ Allen, Malachi Lawrence, Keyshaun Elliott, Nadame Tucker, Oscar Delp, Ephesians Prysock, Pat Coogan). He avoids major trades, envisions Kyle Trask backing up Baker Mayfield, and projects a 53-man roster built around a faster defense and balanced offense.

via Pewter Report|
#buccaneers#draft#nfl
Bucs 2026 Reset: Front-Seven Focus and Bold Free-Agent Push
sports2 months ago

Bucs 2026 Reset: Front-Seven Focus and Bold Free-Agent Push

Adam Slivon lays out a bold 2026 offseason plan for the Buccaneers: keep head coach Todd Bowles, maximize cap space via restructures, and aggressively upgrade the front seven after the potential loss of Mike Evans. Key moves include trading Chris Braswell to the Raiders, signing Khalil Mack, Devin Bush, Rasul Douglas, DaQuan Jones, Teven Jenkins, Miles Killebrew, and James Pierre, and adding eight draft picks focused on defense and depth (Cashius Howell, Jacob Rodriguez, Max Klare, Kyle Louis, Nicholas Singleton, Drew Allar, Mason Reiger, Max Bredeson). The plan also envisions a revamped 53-man roster with a two-quarterback setup behind Baker Mayfield and Drew Allar, a heavy front-seven emphasis, and veteran special-teams contributors to stabilize the roster.

via Pewter Report|
#buccaneers#draft#free-agency
Hendrickson Hits Free-Agency: High-Stakes Landing Spots After Bengals Exit
sports2 months ago

Hendrickson Hits Free-Agency: High-Stakes Landing Spots After Bengals Exit

Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals are parting ways after a turbulent year, and the 31-year-old edge rusher is poised to chase a market likely near $30–40 million per year. Despite the age and a limited 2025 run (seven games), his proven pass-rushing ability keeps him in demand, with potential suitors including the Buccaneers, Cowboys, Bears, Colts, and Jets. Cap space, restructures, and, for the Bucs, Florida’s tax environment will shape the bidding landscape.

via NFLTradeRumors.co|
#buccaneers#cap-space#edge-rusher
Bucs at a Crossroads: Evans Exit, Draft Depth, and Combine Buzz
sports2 months ago

Bucs at a Crossroads: Evans Exit, Draft Depth, and Combine Buzz

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Pewter Report suggests Mike Evans could depart Tampa Bay in free agency amid a crowded WR room and his bid to climb top‑10 all‑time lists; the Bucs are weighing how Zac Robinson’s offense would feed Evans or his replacements (Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, etc.) and are prioritizing TE/WR depth in the draft (potential Otton exit, Ko Kieft re-signed). There’s talk of potential trades (Maxx Crosby) with Winfield Jr. possibly used as an asset, plus ongoing draft buzz about prospects like Sonny Styles and Ty Simpson’s interview; the leaked NFLPA report card paints TB poorly overall despite Licht’s A‑, signaling the franchise’s ongoing rebuild questions.

via Pewter Report|
#buccaneers#free-agency#mike-evans