The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will inaugurate their 2025 season against the Atlanta Falcons. The matchup, despite being an opening week clash, has the potential to carry a good amount of playoff implications. If previous seasons are any indication of what 2025 will look like, the Falcons and Bucs will be stride for stride down the stretch and tie-breakers will be a factor. Tampa Bay has finished atop the NFC South in each of the last four seasons and with the exception of 2021, Atlanta has been within two games of that first place mark. Not only for the Buccaneers—Falcons rivalry...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially announced their team captains for the upcoming season, confirming a leadership core steeped in experience and consistency.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans, and inside linebacker Lavonte David once again head the captain list. All three will don the gold “C” patch, signifying that each has served as a team captain for five or more seasons. Evans’ selection marks his ninth year as a captain, while David continues his extraordinary run of leadership, now reaching a 12-year streak.

Joining them are left tackle Tristan Wirfs, defensive lineman Vita Vea, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr.,...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled their official Week One depth chart Tuesday—highlighted by rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka immediately earning a starting spot in his debut season.

Offense sees veteran Mike Evans leading at wide receiver, joined by Ryan Miller. However, due to Chris Godwin’s continued rehab and Jalen McMillan’s preseason neck injury, Egbuka is poised to start alongside Evans, with Tez Johnson also listed among the top options. In the trenches, with left tackle Tristan Wirfs likely missing the opener, Ben Chukwuma will serve as the swing tackle while second-year lineman Elijah Klein will also be ready to go....

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The Buccaneers made the pivotal move of extending stalwart right tackle Luke Goedeke on a four-year deal Tuesday.

Originally reported by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the NFL Network provided additional details of it being $90 million over 4 years — a $22.5 million APY with $50 million guaranteed.

Goedeke, who was slated for free agency next year, receives the third-highest deal for a right tackle in all of football, and it’s become well-deserved. Originally entering the league as a second-round pick from Central Michigan in 2022, the Bucs initially planned for him to replace Ali Marpet at...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are opening their season Sunday at Atlanta against the Falcons. This matchup will pin two of the NFC South division’s Top 2 teams and depending on who you ask the division champion will be either of these two hitting the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. So what are the oddsmakers thinking of the regular season opener between the Bucs and the Falcons?

Per FanDuel, Tampa Bay is a 2.5-point favorite in Atlanta for the first week of the 2025 regular season.

Point spread: Bucs -2.5
Point total: 47.5
Moneyline: Bucs -132, Falcons +112

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Welcome to the good, the bad, and the brilliant. In this series, we will break down what a good, bad, and brilliant season would look like for different facets of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ organization. The Buccaneers’ pass defense a season ago was horrendous. Tampa was, as they have always been under Todd Bowles, good against the run. Against the pass, team’s feasted on Bucs’ defenders all season long. What was the cause? How Can Tampa avoid a repeat performance? What would make 2025 a good season for Tampa’s secondary? What’s a bad season look like? How can Tampa’s back...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the precipice of NFC South history. The team’s string of consecutive division crowns is currently tied for the most all-time. A repeat performance in 2025 would give the Bucs the record for the most consecutive division titles (5). One of the most prominent sports talk shows in the nation has no doubt Tampa Bay will capture the achievement.

First Things First of FS1 was amidst their yearly segment tabbed ‘predictions week.’ Inside of ‘predictions week’ the show goes division by division and each analyst lays out who they anticipate finishing first-last, going to the...

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers trimmed their roster down to reach the 53-man limit, decisions were made the part ways with long time backup quarterback Kyle Trask and keep veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater.

In the latest SB Nation survey, we asked Bucs fans how they felt of the decisions.

According to the results, 55% of Bucs fans disagreed with the team’s decision to release Trask, who was seen by many as a promising young talent and potential long-term option at quarterback. Supporters of Trask cited his familiarity with the offense and his growth since being drafted in 2021.

At the...

Welcome to the good, the bad, and the brilliant. In this series, we will break down what a good, bad, and brilliant season would look like for different facets of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ organization. Many of the Tampa Bay Bucs’ defensive struggles a season ago can be traced back one major flaw– pass rush. The Buccaneers’ lack of pass rush last season was an anchor for the team’s entire defense, not only putting a ceiling on their overall success, but exposing other weaknesses as well. With 2025 on the horizon, what would be a good season for Tampa’s pass...

Welcome to the good, the bad, and the brilliant. In this series, we will break down what a good, bad, and brilliant season would look like for different facets of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ organization. Last season, the team’s ability to run the ball was a big part of their success. The Bucs were able to let their backfield carry their offense— 2024 was the first time in 10 years Tampa Bay consistently had that ability in their back pocket. Heading into 2025, what would constitute a good season for Tampa’s run game? Conversely, what might leave fans disappointed? What...

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially set their initial 53-man roster today, building their core ahead of the season opener. The team officially announced the full 53-man roster on X.

This comprehensive lineup highlights several key decisions:

• The quarterback room has removed Kyle Trask and added Teddy Bridgewater.
• A mixed backfield of balance and versatility featuring Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and Josh Williams.
• The wide receiver corps includes seven options, anchored by veterans Evans and Godwin, supported by rookie talent like Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson.
• Tight end, offensive line, and linebacker positions feature ample...