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sports23 days ago•9 min saved

Bucs' Bain Shines as New Coaches Inject Energy at Day 1 of Rookie Camp

In Day 1 of the Buccaneers’ 2026 rookie mini-camp, first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. looked in midseason form in the heat, while fourth-rounder Ted Hurst signed his rookie deal and delivered the day’s standout play. New coaches Danny Smith (special teams) and Marcus West energized the practice, and Bowles highlighted Bain’s readiness as rookies adjust to the NFL life, with noted injuries and absences as the session moved into end-of-day 11-on-11 work.

via Pewter Report|

#rookie-mini-camp #rueben-bain-jr #sports

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Irvin slams ESPN for Bain draft moment

Michael Irvin blasted ESPN for highlighting Rueben Bain's short-arm length during Bain's first-round selection by the Buccaneers, calling it 'classless' despite Bain's 9.5 sacks and ACC Defensive Player of the Year credentials that helped his draft stock; Bain says he aims to be a difference-maker in Tampa Bay.

via New York Post|

#espn #michael-irvin #nfl-draft

nfl-draft1 month ago•11 min saved

Two Picks, Seven Rounds: Dan Parr’s 2026 Draft Favorites

NFL.com analyst Dan Parr selects two favorite picks for each of the seven rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft, highlighting value and fit. Notable moves include the Buccaneers’ Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 15 and the Eagles’ Makai Lemon at No. 20 after a Cowboys–Buccaneers trade, with picks across the rounds for teams like the Dolphins, Jets, Colts, Steelers, Raiders, Bills, Browns, Bears, and an emotional seventh round for Navy RB Eli Heidenreich and Nigerian DT Uar Bernard to the Eagles. Parr emphasizes upside, role potential, and how these selections could shape each franchise’s roster.

via NFL.com|

#miami-dolphins #nfl-draft #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•15 min saved

Browns and Bucs Dominate the 2026 NFL Draft with Smart Sleepers and Value Finds

Bruce Feldman’s draft breakdown highlights the Browns’ polished haul (Spencer Fano, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, Parker Brailsford, Taylen Green, Emmanuel McNeil-Warren) and the Buccaneers’ strong class (Rueben Bain, Josiah Trotter, Ted Hurst, Keionte Scott), plus savvy late-round gains for the Giants, Dolphins and others; notable gambles include the Raiders’ Day 3 pick Jermod McCoy and the Eagles’ freakish late-depth addition Uar Bernard. The piece also notes trends like no FCS players in the first three rounds and a surge of Miami linemen all signaling value-driven, attack-minded drafts.

via The New York Times|

#cleveland-browns #miami-dolphins #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Rueben Bain Emphasizes Self-Motivation After No. 15 Pick

After the Buccaneers drafted Rueben Bain 15th overall, Bain said his motivation comes from himself and he’ll play with an edge regardless of draft status, aiming to be the best on the field with no outside factors weighing in; GM Jason Licht called the pick a pleasant surprise and expects Bain’s college production to translate to the NFL.

via NBC Sports|

#edge-rusher #motivation #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Jets Turn Ty Simpson Slump Into a 33rd-Overall Trade Window

Ty Simpson’s stock slide creates a window for the Jets to mimic a 2023 move up to No. 33, trading Day 2 picks to the Buccaneers for 33rd (and 103rd) in 2026 plus a 2027 fifth, gaining a developmental QB behind Baker Mayfield while leveraging depth in a 2026 class with few blue-chip stars.

via Jets X-Factor|

#draft-trades #new-york-jets #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Bucs ready to lock up Baker Mayfield with a lucrative extension

The Buccaneers remain firmly behind Baker Mayfield as he enters the final year of his contract, with co-owner Joel Glazer praising his effort and leadership and GM Jason Licht expected to work out a multiyear extension. Despite a 2025 season hampered by injuries, Mayfield’s earlier production and the team’s success suggest Tampa Bay is poised to reward him with a big new deal.

via NFL.com|

#baker-mayfield #contract-extension #nfl

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Lavonte David's 2 PM press conference fuels retirement speculation

The Buccaneers said Lavonte David will hold a 2:00 p.m. ET press conference at the AdventHealth Training Center with no contract news yet, fueling retirement speculation as the 36-year-old, coming off a knee-injury-plagued season, weighs future plans after re-signing on a one-year, $9 million deal last year. David is a franchise icon who helped win Super Bowl LV and tie the Bucs’ all-time tackle record; Tampa Bay has already signed two veteran linebackers, Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom, and may draft more to get younger and more athletic at the position.

via Pewter Report|

#lavonte-david #linebacker #press-conference

sports2 months ago•31 min saved

Lavonte David Signs Off as Buccaneers Legend After 14-Year Run

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, ending a franchise-defining run that included a Super Bowl title and a standout stat line (1,714 tackles, 42.5 sacks, 14 interceptions). A 12-year captain and durable presence on defense, David leaves as one of the era’s best linebackers and a strong Hall of Fame candidate, with the Buccaneers lauding his leadership and impact on and off the field.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|

#hall-of-fame #lavonte-david #linebacker

sports2 months ago•13 min saved

Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons with Buccaneers, amassing 1,714 tackles

Lavonte David announced his retirement after 14 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finishing with 1,714 tackles in 215 games, a franchise-record 33 forced fumbles, 21 defensive fumble recoveries, 14 interceptions and 42.5 sacks. A Super Bowl LV champion and All-Pro, David started every game of his Bucs career and leaves a legacy likely to earn a Ring of Honor.

via NFL.com|

#1714-tackles #lavonte-david #retirement

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Lavonte David Calls Time on 14-Season Buccaneers Run

Lavonte David, the longtime Buccaneers linebacker and 2020 Super Bowl captain, has announced his retirement after 14 seasons with Tampa Bay. The team revealed the news ahead of a 2 p.m. press conference and recently added veteran linebacker Christian Rozeboom. In 2025 David logged 1,023 snaps, compiling 114 tackles, 3.5 sacks, an interception, and multiple tackles for loss, rounding out a storied TB career as a cornerstone of the defense.

via New York Post|

#lavonte-david #linebacker #nfl

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

David's Next Chapter: Bucs Schedule News Conference Amid Retirement Talk

Longtime Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, 36, is slated for a news conference amid retirement speculation. He’s spent 14 seasons in Tampa Bay and is currently a free agent, with no indication he’ll play elsewhere. GM Jason Licht said the team would welcome him back if he wants to play, and the Bucs’ signings of inside linebackers Alex Anzalone and Christian Rozeboom suggest they’re preparing for life without David.

via NBC Sports|

#lavonte-david #news-conference #nfl

sports2 months ago•13 min saved

Five Big NFL Roster Holes to Fill in 2026 Offseason

Five teams—Patriots, Bears, Titans, Buccaneers and Jaguars—still face major roster gaps as the 2026 offseason unfolds: New England needs an edge rusher (potential trades or first‑round help), Chicago must shore up its secondary, Tennessee seeks a true WR1 (via trade or Day‑2 draft options), Tampa Bay aims to boost the pass rush through the draft, and Jacksonville must rebuild its back seven with free‑agent signings and Day‑2 picks. The piece also explores concrete paths such as pursuing a top-edge rusher, veteran DBs, and strategic trades or draft moves to fill these holes.

via NFL.com|

#chicago-bears #jacksonville-jaguars #new-england-patriots

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Licht: Bucs offered more to Evans, but he chose a new chapter with the 49ers

Jason Licht said Tampa Bay’s initial offer to Mike Evans was significantly higher than the 49ers’ deal, but Evans wanted a fresh chapter after last season’s playoff miss. Licht cited Evans’ competitiveness, a crowded Bucs receiving room, and the addition of Emeka Egbuka as factors in the decision, and emphasized the team did all it could to keep him. Evans signed a three-year, $42.4 million contract with $14.3 million guaranteed with San Francisco.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#jason-licht #mike-evans #nfl-contracts

around-the-nfl2 months ago•11 min saved

Licht: No Betrayal Felt as Evans Signs with the 49ers

Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht says he doesn’t feel betrayed by Mike Evans’s decision to sign with the 49ers, noting Evans earned the right to seek a new challenge and loved the team. Evans reportedly chose a fresh start and a more challenging offense, even accepting less money, with Licht saying Tampa made a higher offer but Evans prioritized opportunity elsewhere.

via NFL.com|

#around-the-nfl #free-agency #mike-evans