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Baker Mayfield
Health a sticking point in talks
Mayfield and the Buccaneers remain far apart in contract extension talks, and the gap in his perceived value may be related to his penchant for getting hurt, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Alex Anzalone
Excited about Bowles' scheme
Anzalone, who signed a two-year deal in free agency with the Buccaneers in March, is expected to have more pass-rushing opportunities in head coach Todd Bowles' defensive scheme, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
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Kenneth Gainwell
Strong early impression in Tampa
Gainwell, who signed with the Buccaneers in free agency, has quickly earned praise from head coach Todd Bowles for his work to date this offseason, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
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Chris Godwin
Looking good as camp approaches
Godwin, who's ticketed for a bigger role in 2026 in the wake of Mike Evans' departure in free agency, has looked impressive during recent OTAs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Gets endorsement from head coach
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Thursday there is "absolutely no question" he'd want Mayfield, who is seeking a contract extension, as his quarterback for the long term, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Chris Godwin
QB big on leadership potential
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said Thursday that Godwin is an excellent candidate to fill the leadership void created by Mike Evans' departure in free agency, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Baker Mayfield
No progress in contract talks
Mayfield and the Buccaneers remain far apart in contract extension negotiations, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
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Bucky Irving
Targeting return for training camp
Head coach Todd Bowles said he expects Irving to return to the field in the "summer or fall," Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Emeka Egbuka
Buccaneers' WR1?
Following the departure of Mike Evans to the 49ers, Ben Solak of ESPN.com argues that Egbuka, not Chris Godwin, is the Buccaneers' top wideout on the roster.
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Emeka Egbuka
Set to serve as Z receiver
Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that Egbuka will primarily serve as Tampa Bay's Z receiver in 2026, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Extension a priority for Bucs
Signing Mayfield to a contract extension is a top offseason priority for the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Yaya Diaby
In talks for new deal
The Buccaneers want to reach a contract extension with Diaby this offseason, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports.
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Baker Mayfield
Extension talks expected
Mayfield and the Buccaneers are expected to engage in contract extension negotiations this offseason, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
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Jake Browning
Set to back up Mayfield
Browning, who's spent the first five seasons of his career with the Bengals, is set to sign a one-year deal with the Buccaneers, Jeremy Fowler and Ben Baby of ESPN report.
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Lavonte David
Will only sign with Bucs
David will either re-sign with Tampa Bay or retire this offseason, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
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Mike Evans
Could come down to TB or WAS in FA
The Buccaneers remain aggressive in their efforts to re-sign Evans, but the Commanders could emerge as a potential landing spot for the veteran wide receiver, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
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Sean Tucker
Will become UFA
Tucker won't be tendered a contract by the Buccaneers as a restricted free agent, so he will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins March 11, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
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Rachaad White
Could be a fit for Jags
White could be a good free-agent fit with the Jaguars if Jacksonville opts not to re-sign Travis Etienne, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com suggests.
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Cade Otton
New home in Denver?
Otton would give the Broncos a top run-blocking tight end that would also serve as a complementary piece in the passing game along with veteran Evan Engram, Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com relays.
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Mike Evans
Good fit in Buffalo?
Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com believes that the Bills are in desperate need for a true No. 1 option at wide receiver and that Evans would fit the bill as one of the top pass-catching options on the market.
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Sterling Shepard
Receives incentives from Bucs
The Buccaneers gave Shepard a $500,000 bonus Saturday despite him not reaching key statistical incentives during the 2025 regular season, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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Jamel Dean
Potentially overvalued FA target
Dean could prove to be somewhat overvalued in this year's free-agent class, Kevin Patra of NFL.com opines.
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Chris Godwin
To be used as Crosby hook?
Ben Solak of ESPN.com suggests a potential trade of Godwin to the Raiders this offseason in exchange for Maxx Crosby.
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Chris Braswell
Potential capped in Tampa?
Braswell, who's seen sparse playing time with the Buccaneers in his first two seasons, would likely benefit from a new locale in order to realize his potential, Aaron Schatz of ESPN.com suggests.
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Mike Evans
Popper's seventh-ranked UFA
Evans is ranked seventh among available free agents by Daniel Popper of The Athletic.
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