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Thoughts on the Bucs’ loss to the Packers, Jalon Daniels’ debut and where this team is right now at 0-4.
This also covers Zac Robinson’s reliance on the screen game and choosing to run on both first and second down to start an offensive series 5 out of 9 times.
This also covers Zac Robinson’s reliance on the screen game and choosing to run on both first and second down to start an offensive series 5 out of 9 times.
October 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Thoughts on the Bucs’ loss to the Packers, Jalon Daniels’ debut and where this team is right now at 0-4.
This also covers Zac Robinson’s reliance on the screen game and choosing to run on both first and second down to start an offensive series 5 out of 9 times.
This also covers Zac Robinson’s reliance on the screen game and choosing to run on both first and second down to start an offensive series 5 out of 9 times.
From Sports Center this morning...
Wanted to share Jalon Daniels' message from his mother Star that didn't make air: "Trust your preparation, play your game, have fun and remember that I am always proud of you no matter what."
Wanted to share Jalon Daniels' message from his mother Star that didn't make air: "Trust your preparation, play your game, have fun and remember that I am always proud of you no matter what."
October 4, 2026 at 4:05 PM
From Sports Center this morning...
Wanted to share Jalon Daniels' message from his mother Star that didn't make air: "Trust your preparation, play your game, have fun and remember that I am always proud of you no matter what."
Wanted to share Jalon Daniels' message from his mother Star that didn't make air: "Trust your preparation, play your game, have fun and remember that I am always proud of you no matter what."
Chris Godwin said of losing both Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan, “I feel for both of those guys as somebody who has been on the other side of that.” He’s been checking in with them and offering his support in any way he can.
September 29, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Chris Godwin said of losing both Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan, “I feel for both of those guys as somebody who has been on the other side of that.” He’s been checking in with them and offering his support in any way he can.
It’s a PCL sprain for Bucs wide receiver Jalen McMillan, per source. That’s the same injury he suffered during training camp to his left knee. The early thinking is this could be 6-8 weeks, which factors in his previous timetable. A second opinion will give clarity on that.
September 28, 2026 at 11:50 PM
It’s a PCL sprain for Bucs wide receiver Jalen McMillan, per source. That’s the same injury he suffered during training camp to his left knee. The early thinking is this could be 6-8 weeks, which factors in his previous timetable. A second opinion will give clarity on that.
Source tells me that based on the MRI today, the knee injury Bucs wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered Sunday is a re-aggravation of the injury he suffered in camp to his left knee and not a new injury. They’re awaiting a second opinion.
September 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Source tells me that based on the MRI today, the knee injury Bucs wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered Sunday is a re-aggravation of the injury he suffered in camp to his left knee and not a new injury. They’re awaiting a second opinion.
Details on Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield being out a minimum of three weeks and their decision to turn to Jalon Daniels www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Buccaneers' Mayfield (thumb) out at least three weeks, Bowles says
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least three weeks with the dislocated thumb on his throwing hand he suffered Sunday, coach Todd Bowles announced Monday.
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September 28, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Details on Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield being out a minimum of three weeks and their decision to turn to Jalon Daniels www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Jalen McMillan is undergoing an MRI on his left knee as we speak but the good news is, Baker Mayfield did not suffer any ligament damage or fractures and will miss at least three weeks. This was my update from last night.
September 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Jalen McMillan is undergoing an MRI on his left knee as we speak but the good news is, Baker Mayfield did not suffer any ligament damage or fractures and will miss at least three weeks. This was my update from last night.
Here's the latest on Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan's injuries, and what their teammates are saying after the franchise's first 0-3 start since 2014 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs QB Baker Mayfield has dislocated thumb, will undergo MRI
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Vikings, coach Todd Bowles said.
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September 28, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Here's the latest on Baker Mayfield and Jalen McMillan's injuries, and what their teammates are saying after the franchise's first 0-3 start since 2014 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
VIDEO: What happened at the end of the Bucs’ loss to the Browns, including why Baker Mayfield missed so badly on that throw to Emeka Egbuka…
September 22, 2026 at 2:16 AM
VIDEO: What happened at the end of the Bucs’ loss to the Browns, including why Baker Mayfield missed so badly on that throw to Emeka Egbuka…
Baker Mayfield admitted to being "pretty shocked" the Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since he's been their quarterback, but he said, "We just have to fight our way out of it." He also said the record "stings more" than who today's loss came against www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
QB Baker Mayfield says Bucs need to 'fight our way out' of 0-2 start
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield admitted to being "pretty shocked" the Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since he has been their quarterback and the first time since 2014 after losing to his former team, the Browns, 23-19.
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September 21, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Baker Mayfield admitted to being "pretty shocked" the Bucs are 0-2 for the first time since he's been their quarterback, but he said, "We just have to fight our way out of it." He also said the record "stings more" than who today's loss came against www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sunday doesn’t mark the first time Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has faced the Browns — he did so once in 2022 with the Panthers — but it does mark the first time the guy on the other side of the field is his replacement: Deshaun Watson www.espn.com/video/clip/_...
Baker Mayfield faces Browns in full-circle matchup - ESPN Video
'You have been awful': Stephen A. unloads on Watson's recent comments
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September 18, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Sunday doesn’t mark the first time Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has faced the Browns — he did so once in 2022 with the Panthers — but it does mark the first time the guy on the other side of the field is his replacement: Deshaun Watson www.espn.com/video/clip/_...
In the Browns' long and well-documented pursuit of a franchise quarterback, is Baker Mayfield the one that got away? Former Browns-now-Bucs assistant Ken Zampese told me, "They had the guy and they gave him up." www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Buccaneers' Zampese says Browns messed up by trading Mayfield
Buccaneers assistant coach Ken Zampease, who was Baker Mayfield's QB coach with the Browns in 2018, says Cleveland messed up by trading the QB.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:18 AM
In the Browns' long and well-documented pursuit of a franchise quarterback, is Baker Mayfield the one that got away? Former Browns-now-Bucs assistant Ken Zampese told me, "They had the guy and they gave him up." www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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September 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield fumbled three times against the Bengals and now has 126 turnovers — more than any other player in the league since entering it in 2018.
September 14, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield fumbled three times against the Bengals and now has 126 turnovers — more than any other player in the league since entering it in 2018.
The Bucs have elevated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (they only have three safeties on their 53), and running back Josh Williams (Sean Tucker is doubtful) from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for tomorrow’s game at the Bengals.
September 12, 2026 at 8:39 PM
The Bucs have elevated safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (they only have three safeties on their 53), and running back Josh Williams (Sean Tucker is doubtful) from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for tomorrow’s game at the Bengals.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is “full go” against the Bengals www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs' Egbuka 'full go,' McMillan 'doubtful' for opener, says Bowles
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Friday that wideout Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's opener against the Bengals, while fellow receiver Jalen McMillan is "doubtful."
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September 11, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is “full go” against the Bengals www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Niners staffers against illogical travel planning en route back to the Bay Area…
September 11, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Niners staffers against illogical travel planning en route back to the Bay Area…
::Sean McVay + the Rams staffers who signed off on this absurd travel itinerary checking X mentions::
September 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
::Sean McVay + the Rams staffers who signed off on this absurd travel itinerary checking X mentions::
The Bucs' contract talks with Baker Mayfield's agent were shrouded in such secrecy last week that NOT EVEN HE knew about them until the day before agreeing to terms. He was in the middle of watching the movie “Cars” when the deal was finalized www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Baker Mayfield learned about contract while watching 'Cars'
The 31-year-old quarterback was watching a classic Disney film when he agreed to his contract.
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September 10, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The Bucs' contract talks with Baker Mayfield's agent were shrouded in such secrecy last week that NOT EVEN HE knew about them until the day before agreeing to terms. He was in the middle of watching the movie “Cars” when the deal was finalized www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
What does Baker Mayfield’s new contact mean for the Bucs? What about the quarterback market? And how did ESPN grade out the deal? Paired up with Jeremy Fowler and Benjamin Solak on this to answer some key questions www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Buccaneers extend Baker Mayfield: Key intel and a grade
Why did Mayfield change his mind about a negotiating deadline, and what does it mean for other QBs?
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September 9, 2026 at 6:08 AM
What does Baker Mayfield’s new contact mean for the Bucs? What about the quarterback market? And how did ESPN grade out the deal? Paired up with Jeremy Fowler and Benjamin Solak on this to answer some key questions www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
The Bucs now have Baker Mayfield under contract through the 2029 season. More on his new deal, which ties him for third-most in the league for the time being, and why he felt the Bucs needed to come up after their last offer before camp www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs, Baker Mayfield agree to 3-year extension, sources say
The Buccaneers and quarterback Baker Mayfield have agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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September 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Bucs now have Baker Mayfield under contract through the 2029 season. More on his new deal, which ties him for third-most in the league for the time being, and why he felt the Bucs needed to come up after their last offer before camp www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
The Bucs have issued their regular season depth chart. Josiah Trotter is listed as a starter.
September 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
The Bucs have issued their regular season depth chart. Josiah Trotter is listed as a starter.
With no new contract in hand, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield’s focus has shifted to the regular season. No stranger to betting on himself or playing with a chip on his shoulder, those closest to him believe he’ll come out of this a winner www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Why Bucs' Mayfield has 'extra motivation' heading into season
The self-imposed deadline has passed for Tampa Bay's quarterback as he now turns his attention to the season.
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September 4, 2026 at 6:05 PM
With no new contract in hand, Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield’s focus has shifted to the regular season. No stranger to betting on himself or playing with a chip on his shoulder, those closest to him believe he’ll come out of this a winner www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs general manager Jason Licht said he is "very optimistic" that Baker Mayfield will be in Tampa beyond 2026 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs GM Jason Licht 'optimistic' about re-signing Baker Mayfield
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Friday that he is "very optimistic" about quarterback Baker Mayfield playing in Tampa beyond the 2026 season despite Mayfield saying he felt "disrespected" by the Bucs' initial offer.
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August 29, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Bucs general manager Jason Licht said he is "very optimistic" that Baker Mayfield will be in Tampa beyond 2026 www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said edge rusher Mo Kamara has a knee sprain and will undergo an MRI this afternoon to determine the severity. He said nickelback Keionte Scott has a “sprained his ankle a little bit and should be fine.”
August 29, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said edge rusher Mo Kamara has a knee sprain and will undergo an MRI this afternoon to determine the severity. He said nickelback Keionte Scott has a “sprained his ankle a little bit and should be fine.”