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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin a question mark for Week 1? Tue Apr 1, 03:51 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) continues to rehab the dislocated ankle he suffered around midseason last year, leading head coach Todd Bowles to tell reporters on Tuesday, April 1, that he is 'hoping (Godwin) is on the field Week 1.'
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Buccaneers | Eric Banks signed Fri Mar 28, 04:52 PM
Free-agent DT Eric Banks (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, March 28, worth $1.03 million.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sua Opeta back with Tampa Tue Mar 25, 02:06 PM
Free-agent OL Sua Opeta (Buccaneers) signed a one-year contract to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, March 25. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin making progress Sun Mar 23, 09:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (ankle) is on track in his recovery from ankle surgery, according to general manager Jason Licht. 'He's hitting all of his milestones,' Licht said. 'He's hitting all of his markers. He's where he's supposed to be.'
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin took hometown discount Sun Mar 23, 09:10 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin came close to leaving the team during free agency but took a hometown discount to return to the organization, so that they could fit other players under the salary cap, according to general manager Jason Licht.
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Buccaneers | Bryce Hall back with Bucs Tue Mar 18, 05:11 PM
Free-agent CB Bryce Hall (Buccaneers) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, March 18. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Blaine Stewart returns to NFL job Fri Mar 14, 08:31 PM
University of West Virginia inside receivers coach Blaine Stewart is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to serve as a quality control coach on offense.
Link to story Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard financials Fri Mar 14, 04:27 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $2.25 million - including $500,000 guaranteed - to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, March 14.
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Buccaneers | Sterling Shepard re-ups with Tampa Bay Fri Mar 14, 03:46 PM
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, March 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Thu Mar 13, 09:37 PM
Free-agent OT Charlie Heck (49ers) is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source.
Link to story Buccaneers | Riley Dixon deal official Thu Mar 13, 09:00 PM
Free-agent P Riley Dixon (Broncos) officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, March 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jack Browning let go Thu Mar 13, 06:58 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers P Jack Browning was waived Thursday, March 13.
Link to story Buccaneers | Haason Reddick officially inks pact with Tampa Thu Mar 13, 05:27 PM
Free-agent LB Haason Reddick (Jets) signed a one-year worth a reported $14 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, March 13.
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Buccaneers | Anthony Walker signs with Bucs Thu Mar 13, 10:19 AM
Free-agent LB Anthony Walker (Dolphins) agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, March 13. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Kindle Vildor to Tampa Thu Mar 13, 08:47 AM
Free-agent CB Kindle Vildor (Lions) agreed to a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, March 13. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Kyle Trask back in Tampa Wed Mar 12, 09:46 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Buccaneers) agreed to re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year, $2.787 million deal Wednesday, March 12, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Greg Gaines stays in Tampa Wed Mar 12, 10:21 AM
Free-agent DL Greg Gaines (Buccaneers) agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, March 12.
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Buccaneers | Anthony Nelson not going anywhere Tue Mar 11, 03:01 PM
Impending free-agent LB Anthony Nelson (Buccaneers) agreed to terms on a two-year contract worth $10 million - and that could max out at $12 million - to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, March 11.
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Buccaneers | Riley Dixon to Bucs Tue Mar 11, 12:17 PM
Free-agent P Riley Dixon (Broncos) agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, March 11.
Link to story Buccaneers | Haason Reddick signs with Bucs Mon Mar 10, 12:41 PM
Free-agent LB Haason Reddick (Jets) agreed to a one-year, $14 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, March 10. The deal includes $12 million guaranteed.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin staying with Tampa Mon Mar 10, 12:19 PM
Free-agent WR Chris Godwin agreed to a three-year, $66 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, March 10. The deal includes $44 million guaranteed and incentives that could push his $22 million annually to $24 million per year.
| Footballguys view: It's a smart move for both sides. Godwin gets to stay with the Buccaneers and continue his strong chemistry with QB Baker Mayfield. Coming off an ankle injury that limited him to seven games in 2024, Godwin needs to get healthy and get back to pre-injury form. |
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Buccaneers | Ben Bredeson re-ups with Bucs Mon Mar 10, 12:06 PM
Free-agent OG Ben Bredeson (Buccaneers) agreed to a three-year, $22 million deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, March 10.
Link to story Buccaneers | Lavonte David staying with Bucs Fri Mar 7, 06:38 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David agreed to terms on a new one-year contract with the Buccaneers Friday, March 7, worth $10 million, according to a source. The deal includes $9 million in guaranteed money.
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Buccaneers | Kaevon Merriweather signs tender Fri Mar 7, 10:53 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers exclusive rights free-agent S Kaevon Merriweather signed a one-year, $1.03 million deal Friday, March 7.
Link to story Buccaneers | Jamel Dean could be on bubble Mon Mar 3, 08:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Jamel Dean could be a candidate to be released or traded this offseason because the team would save $11.2 million in salary cap space if they move on from him, in the opinion of BucsWire's Jason Kanno.
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Buccaneers | TB may consider Khalil Mack Mon Mar 3, 06:51 PM
Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent LB Khalil Mack could be a possible target for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during free agency, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
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Buccaneers | Tampa talks with Lavonte David Sat Mar 1, 07:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent LB Lavonte David recently talked with the Buccaneers about his future with the team, and the two sides are open to an agreement this offseason, according to NFL insider Josina Anderson.
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Buccaneers | Lavonte David has options Thu Feb 27, 10:25 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David will be given ample time if necessary to make a decision on still playing the game by the team. Additionally, other teams are checking on David's potential interest in playing elsewhere beyond Tampa Bay.
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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.
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