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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/17/2026 > bucs-gm-jason-licht-credits-staff-for-bucs-roster-success > 89658164007

Bucs GM Jason Licht praises his staff for building their roster

17+ hour, 56+ min ago  (230+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't just confident in their roster; they're confident in the people behind it, and recent comments from general manager Jason Licht made that part clear. In the team's latest quote sheet, Licht highlighted the work across…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/17/2026 > nfl-draft-what-would-need-to-happen-for-the-bucs-to-trade-back > 89653854007

What could make the Bucs want to trade back in the 2026 NFL Draft?

8+ hour, 39+ min ago  (383+ words) Could the Bucs trade back in next week's NFL Draft? We explore that and what would need to happen for it to unfold. What could make the Bucs want to trade back in the 2026 NFL Draft? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/17/2026 > bucs-gm-highlights-how-the-team-is-filled-with-leaders > 89658033007

Bucs GM highlights how the team is loaded with leaders

16+ hour, 53+ min ago  (236+ words) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't just talking about leadership; they're actively building around it, and this time, general manager Jason Licht actually put names behind that belief. When discussing emerging leaders on the roster, Licht pointed to a mix of…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > benjamin-morrison-expected-to-make-a-leap-in-year-2 > 89622313007

Bucs cornerback projected to have a second-year bounce back

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (240+ words) In a recent piece from Bleacher Report, Alex Kay identified second-year players poised for expanded roles in 2026, and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that spotlight landed on second-year cornerback Benjamin Morrison. Morrison's rookie season never fully got off the ground,…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > bucs-linked-edge-akheem-mesidor-could-slide-in-the-2026-nfl-draft > 89621862007

Potential Bucs target could drop out of Round 1 in 2026 NFL Draft

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (280+ words) Buccaneers Wire Potential Bucs target could drop out of Round 1 in 2026 NFL Draft A recent article from Bleacher Report pointed out six potential first-round prospects who could slide during the 2026 NFL Draft, and one name that stood out for the…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > nfl-free-agency-bucs-could-find-a-value-lb-to-help-their-unit > 89621978007

Bucs could find a value LB to help their unit in 2026

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (257+ words) In a recent Bleacher Report article, writer Alex Kay outlined potential bargain-free-agent fits following the draft, and one name that stands out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner. At this stage of his career, Wagner is…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > bucs-eye-extension-for-baker-mayfield > 89621746007

The Bucs seem poised to pay Baker Mayfield sooner-rather-than-later

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (222+ words) A recent report from NFL. com suggests the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing to commit long-term to Baker Mayfield, and the timing of that move feels more like a "when" than an "if." Mayfield has delivered consistent production since arriving…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > nfl-draft-the-bucs-could-find-quarterback-depth-in-this-class > 89618470007

Could the Bucs select a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft?

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (278+ words) Buccaneers Wire Could the Bucs select a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not have an immediate need at quarterback, but recent activity suggests it could still be a position worth watching as the 2026 NFL Draft…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > nfl-draft-r-mason-thomas-is-held-in-a-high-regard-with-analyst > 89622401007

CBS analyst likes a potential Bucs draft target more than scouts

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (274+ words) Buccaneers Wire CBS analyst likes a potential Bucs draft target more than scouts An article from CBS Sports analyst Pete Prisco highlighted a group of prospects he values more than the consensus, and two defensive linemen stand out as potential…...

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bucswire. usatoday. com > story > sports > nfl > buccaneers > 04/15/2026 > nfl-draft-the-bucs-have-some-valuable-trade-pieces-on-the-table > 89618753007

Who are the Bucs 3 top trade pieces heading into the NFL Draft?

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (597+ words) Buccaneers Wire Who are the Bucs 3 top trade pieces heading into the NFL Draft? As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find themselves in a position where flexibility could be key. While the team has several needs to…...