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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay trying hard to keep Chris Godwin Wed Feb 26, 09:29 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin 'means the world' to the organization, according to general manager Jason Licht, who told reporters on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that the team moved back the voidable year deadline on his contract recently to increase the chances of getting a deal done before the start of free agency.
| Footballguys view: Godwin has been incredible productive for the Buccaneers for almost a decade. He was on his way to another 1,000-yard performance (it would have been his fourth in a row and fifth of his career) before suffering a dislocated ankle that kept him out of over half the 2024 season. Now set to be a free agent, Godwin's market may not be as strong due to the injury he's recovering from. Perhaps staying with the team he knows is the best plan for Godwin at this time. |
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Buccaneers | Rashad Johnson receives promotion Sun Feb 23, 09:51 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive assistant Rashad Johnson has been officially promoted to assistant secondary coach.
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Buccaneers | Four returning TB coaches receive new titles Sat Feb 22, 12:47 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that Larry Foote will now serve as the team's run game coordinator/outside linebackers coach, George Edwards will be the pass game coordinator, Jeff Kastl will be the assistant tight ends coach and Jordan Somerville will be the pass game specialist/assistant quarterbacks coach.
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Buccaneers | Kefense Hynson joins coaching staff Sat Feb 22, 12:24 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named Kefense Hynson as their new pass game coordinator.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Caldwell rejoins Tampa Bay coaching staff Fri Feb 21, 03:13 PM
Former Las Vegas Raiders run game coordinator/linebackers coach Mike Caldwell was named as the inside linebackers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, Feb. 21. Caldwell held the same post with the Buccaneers from 2019 until 2021.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin among most productive Thu Feb 20, 09:17 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) was limited to seven games in 2024, but his 82.3 receiving yards and 7.14 receptions per game ranked sixth and third in the NFL, respectively.
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Buccaneers | Lavonte David could be back with team Thu Feb 20, 07:28 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David likely will receive interest from the Buccaneers this offseason if he wants to remain with the team, in the opinion of BucsWire's Jason Kanno.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin pushes back void date on his deal Tue Feb 18, 10:24 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin and the team mutually agreed to push back the void date on his contract to Tuesday, March 11, which is the day before NFL free agency officially begins.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin won't see franchise tag Mon Feb 17, 11:55 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Chris Godwin will not receive the franchise tag this offseason. However, the team will do everything it can to retain him.
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Buccaneers | Two linemen could return in 2025 Mon Feb 10, 07:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent DE William Gholston and DT Greg Gaines appear to be two players the Buccaneers will be open to re-signing this offseason, in the opinion of BucsWire's Jason Kanno.
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Buccaneers | Two Tampa Bay assistants receive promotions Thu Feb 6, 01:52 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line coach Kevin Carberry was named as the team's run-game coordinator/offensive line coach on Thursday, Feb. 6. In addition, assistant offensive line coach Brian Picucci was named as the team's new offensive line coach.
Link to story Buccaneers | Charlie Strong hired by Tampa Wed Feb 5, 12:22 PM
Alabama analyst Charlie Strong was hired as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Greenberg staying in Tampa Tue Feb 4, 10:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager Mike Greenberg withdrew his name from consideration to interview for the Jacksonville Jaguars' general manager vacancy on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Link to story Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield Unbothered By Coen's Departure Mon Feb 3, 02:42 PM
There are no sour grapes from Baker Mayfield regarding Liam Coen's departure. The former Buccaneers offensive coordinator became Jacksonville's head coach on Jan. 24 to end a drama-filled week in which he initially pulled himself out of the running and returned to Tampa Bay on a new contract, only to then accept a second interview with Jacksonville and, subsequently, the job offer. Despite all the back and forth, Mayfield gets it. "I know people are gonna be upset about it, but . . . you can't argue with that decision," Mayfield said. "I can't be mad at that. As much as I would want to have him still here, it is what it is. Life goes on, and I'm happy for him."
| Footballguys view: It marks the second straight year Mayfield's OC has left for a head-coaching job since the QB joined the Buccaneers in 2023. Mayfield first revitalized his career under offensive coordinator Dave Canales, posting 4,044 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions to reach his first Pro Bowl. Canales left for the Carolina Panthers, in came Coen, and Mayfield flourished all the more. Under Coen, he shattered career highs set just the year prior, completing 71.4 percent of his throws for 4,500 yards and 41 touchdowns. The Bucs promoted passing game coordinator Josh Grizzard to OC last week, offering at least some continuity. |
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Buccaneers | Defenses challenged Baker Mayfield in 2024 Fri Jan 31, 11:19 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield faced a league-high 175 blitzes during the 2024 season, which was one more than Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams saw as a rookie.
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Buccaneers | Josh Grizzard interviewed for OC role Wed Jan 29, 03:33 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-game coordinator Josh Grizzard was interviewed internally for the team's offensive coordinator vacancy Wednesday, Jan. 29.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers have done their due diligence by requesting several interviews outside the organization for their now-vacant offensive coordinator position. But they're also looking inward. As SI.com notes, the Bucs are reeling after Liam Coen left to become the head coach of the Jaguars when it seemed like he was going to stay, and now, the Bucs have interviewed one of the staff members he brought on. Grizzard served as the team's passing game coordinator and also handled the team's third-down calls, per Coen. He excelled in that area -- the Bucs were the best third-down team in the NFL, converting on it 51 percent of the time. In addition, Grizzard knows the offense well, so continuity may offer him an edge over external candidates. That being said, Grizzard will also be a candidate to head to Jacksonville with Coen. Grizzard would not be able to call plays with the Jaguars, though, so the Bucs do have an intrinsic advantage there. |
Buccaneers | Dave Ragone interviews in Tampa Tue Jan 28, 11:45 AM
Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Dave Ragone interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator vacancy Tuesday, Jan. 28.
| Footballguys view: Liam Coen left to become the Jaguars' head coach late last week, which leaves the Bucs looking for their fourth offensive coordinator in four years. Ragone spent the 2024 season as the quarterbacks coach for the Rams. He was the offensive coordinator for the Falcons for three seasons before joining Sean McVay's staff, and he's also worked for Chicago, Washington, and Tennessee since starting his NFL coaching career in 2011. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Coen once worked for the Rams, and Ragone is the third Rams assistant to interview with Tampa since his departure. Offensive assistant/pass game specialist Nate Scheelhaase and tight ends coach/pass game coordinator Nick Caley met with the team on Monday. The Buccaneers have also interviewed Chargers pass game coordinator Marcus Brady and Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski. |
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Buccaneers | Two players receive future contracts Wed Jan 22, 04:11 PM
Free-agent DT Adam Gotsis and P Jake Julien signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Jan. 22. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Liam Coen extended Wed Jan 22, 09:59 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen was signed to an undisclosed extension that makes him one of the highest-paid coordinators in the league Wednesday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: Coen has done great work with QB Baker Mayfield with both the Rams and the Buccaneers. They keep the fit together with Coen signing this extension. Some believe that Coen is a head-coach-in-waiting with the Buccaneers. |
Buccaneers | Bucky Irving sets rookie record Thu Jan 16, 11:15 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving became the first rookie running back in NFL history to rush for more than 1,100 yards on fewer than 210 attempts.
| Footballguys view: Irving was fantastic, and he only played about 45 percent of the snaps for the Buccaneers offense. He can beat teams as a runner or receiver out of the backfield, and Irving could do even more next season. Fantasy GMs will be drafting him as an RB1 in PPR formats. |
Buccaneers | Tampa signs 17 to future contracts Wed Jan 15, 07:45 PM
Free-agent S Marcus Banks, WR Marquez Callaway, CB Dallis Flowers, DT Mike Greene, OT Garret Greenfield, LB Antonio Grier, LB Daniel Grzesiak, OG Luke Haggard, WR Dennis Houston, LB Deion Jones, WR Tanner Knue, OT Lorenz Metz, OT Raiqwon O'Neal, QB Michael Pratt, TE Tanner Taula, RB DJ X. Williams and S Rashad Wisdom signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Jan. 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Deion Jennings signs future deal Wed Jan 15, 06:35 PM
Free-agent LB Deion Jennings signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Jan. 15. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mistakes doom Tampa at home Mon Jan 13, 12:06 AM
Tampa Bay lost to Washington 23-20. Baker Mayfield completed 15 of 18 passes for 185 yard and two touchdowns. Bucky Irving ran 17 times for 77 yards and caught two passes for six yards and a score. Mike Evans caught seven balls for 92 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was excellent, but a botched handoff deep in the Bucs end of the field that took the wind out of their sails after a big goal line stop. The Bucs also lost the time of possession battle to long Jayden Daniels led drives, giving Mayfield fewer opportunities to influence the outcome of the game. He has taken a big step forward in every way. Irving will be a second round pick in fantasy drafts this summer after a breakout rookie year. Evans was dominant against Marshon Lattimore and was underrated by fantasy drafters for a second straight season. This offense is prime property in fantasy drafts, but it could lose its offensive coordinator for the second straight year if Liam Coen gets hired as a head coach somewhere. |
Buccaneers | Lavonte David injures knee late Sun Jan 12, 11:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (knee) suffered a knee injury during the final drive of the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay bounced in playoff opener Sun Jan 12, 11:13 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield completed 15 of his 18 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns and rushed seven times for 23 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC wild-card game Sunday, Jan. 12. He also lost a fumble. RB Bucky Irving had 17 carries for a game-high 77 yards and caught two passes for six yards. RB Rachaad White gained one yard on his only carry and had 14 receiving yards on two receptions. WR Mike Evans caught all seven of his targets for 92 yards and a touchdown, WR Jalen McMillan had two grabs for 41 yards, and TE Cade Otton had 32 receiving yards on two receptions.
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Buccaneers | Zyon McCollum returns to action Sun Jan 12, 10:28 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (head) cleared concussion protocol and returned to the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.
Link to story Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey clears protocol Sun Jan 12, 10:24 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey (head) cleared concussion protocol and returned to the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.
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Buccaneers | Jamel Dean won't return Sun Jan 12, 10:22 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.
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Buccaneers | Zyon McCollum being evaluated Sun Jan 12, 10:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jamel Dean exits with knee injury Sun Jan 12, 10:15 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean (knee) is questionable to return to the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders after exiting with a knee injury.
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Buccaneers | Calijah Kancey exits playoff game Sun Jan 12, 09:57 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DL Calijah Kancey (head) exited the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders and is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton active for wild-card game Sun Jan 12, 07:33 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is active for the NFC wild-card game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Buccaneers | Wild Card Weekend Tampa Bay Buccaneers inactives Sun Jan 12, 07:33 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared DT CJ Brewer, WR Tanner Knue, DE Jose Ramirez, TE Devin Culp, WR Kameron Johnson, OG Royce Newman and DB Ryan Neal inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
Link to story Buccaneers | Logan Hall likely to play Sun Jan 12, 11:20 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Logan Hall (groin) is expected to play in NFC Wild Card playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Sunday, Jan. 12, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after being a limited practice participant throughout the week.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jamel Dean likely to play Sun Jan 12, 11:10 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean (knee) is expected to play in the NFC Wild Card playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Sunday, Jan. 12, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week.
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Buccaneers | Mike Edwards likely to play Sun Jan 12, 11:09 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Mike Edwards (quadriceps) is expected to play in the NFC Wild Card playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Sunday, Jan. 12, according to a source. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report after logging two limited practice sessions and one full session during the week.
Link to story Buccaneers | Cade Otton expected to play Sun Jan 12, 11:06 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) is expected to play in the NFC Wild Card playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Sunday, Jan. 12, according to a source.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucs elevate 2 for wild-card game Sat Jan 11, 05:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tanner Knue and LB Deion Jones were elevated from the practice squad on Saturday, Jan. 11.
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Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield expected to play Fri Jan 10, 08:30 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game even though he is listed as questionable, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to story Buccaneers | Wild Card injury report for Buccaneers Fri Jan 10, 05:29 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Troy Hill (foot, knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, but has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game. DE Logan Hall (groin) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. CB Jamel Dean (knee), S Mike Edwards (quadriceps), TE Cade Otton (knee) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. DE William Gholston (knee) did not practice but is not on the injury report. WR Mike Evans (non-injury) and OT Tristan Wirfs (quadriceps) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. C Graham Barton (illness), TE Devin Culp (ribs), LB Lavonte David (knee), S Josh Hayes (ribs), RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder), WR Jalen McMillan (finger), WR Sterling Shepard (foot) and S Tykee Smith (personal) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard on track to play Fri Jan 10, 05:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan expected to play Fri Jan 10, 05:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (finger) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Buccaneers | Bucky Irving should be available Fri Jan 10, 05:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, and is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Buccaneers | No designation for Mike Evans Fri Jan 10, 05:14 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10, but is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton listed as questionable Fri Jan 10, 05:09 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 10, but is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Buccaneers | Adam Gotsis joins Bucs Fri Jan 10, 01:03 AM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent DT Adam Gotsis (Colts) to the practice squad on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Buccaneers | Thursday practice report for Bucs Thu Jan 9, 05:28 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 9. CB Jamel Dean (knee), S Mike Edwards (quadriceps), DE William Gholston (knee), DT Logan Hall (groin), WR Sterling Shepard (foot, knee) and OT Tristan Wirfs (quadriceps) were limited during practice. TE Devin Culp (ribs), LB Lavonte David (knee), S Josh Hayes (ribs), CB Troy Hill (foot, knee), RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder), WR Jalen McMillan (finger), TE Cade Otton (knee), S Tykee Smith (non-injury) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) fully participated in practice.
| Footballguys view: That's two days of missed practice for Evans, but we're not worried. The veteran superstar wide receiver is going up against Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore - always a monumental matchup. He's just getting some veteran rest (again). |
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton upgraded Thursday Thu Jan 9, 05:25 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Buccaneers here. Otton could be a relief valve target for QB Baker Mayfield in the Wild Card Round against the Commanders (who love to pressure quarterbacks from the middle). |
Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan takes part in practice Thu Jan 9, 05:24 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (finger) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Buccaneers | Full practice for Bucky Irving Thu Jan 9, 05:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shin, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 9.
| Footballguys view: Irving is a little banged up, but he has been for at least a month now. The rookie running back can hurt an opponent as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. We're certain he's provided some nightmare fuel for the Commanders' defensive coaches this week. |