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Bucs Week 7 injury report: illness hits five players, Goedeke and Egbuka sit out
Five Buccaneers are listed with an illness, and Luke Goedeke, Emeka Egbuka and Christian Rozeboom did not practice on Wednesday before the Panthers game.
How to watch Bucs at Carolina Panthers: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
The Bucs play at the Panthers on Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 PM ET, live on FOX. Streaming, radio and UK, Europe and Canada options inside.
Aaron Rodgers calls the Raymond James Stadium field one of the worst in the league
After the Steelers beat the Bucs 26-19 in overtime, Aaron Rodgers criticized the Tampa field and said he has been hurt on it twice.
Buccaneers lose to Steelers 19-26 in overtime after blowing a 13-point lead
Tampa Bay led 16-3 entering the fourth quarter, then Jalon Daniels threw two interceptions and Aaron Rodgers won it in overtime. The Bucs are 1-5.
Bucs injury report, Week 6: who is out, doubtful and questionable vs the Pittsburgh Steelers
Mayfield, Winfield and Sills are out and Morrison is doubtful for the Steelers; the full Buccaneers and Pittsburgh injury report for Week 6.
Josiah Trotter is questionable for the Steelers with a knee injury
The rookie linebacker was limited on Friday and added to the report as questionable, and SirVocea Dennis is questionable too.
Bucs vs Steelers final injury report: Mayfield, Winfield and Sills are out
Baker Mayfield, Antoine Winfield Jr. and David Sills V are out against the Steelers on Sunday, Benjamin Morrison is doubtful and four more are questionable.
How to watch Bucs vs Pittsburgh Steelers: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
Bucs vs Steelers airs Sunday, October 18 at 1:00 PM ET on CBS from Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff times, streams and radio for the US, UK and Europe.
David Sills returns to practice as the Bucs open his 21-day window
The Buccaneers opened the return window for receiver David Sills on October 12, and he can be activated at any point in the next three weeks.
Buccaneers beat Cowboys 24-16 for first win, Bucky Irving rushes for 165 yards
Tampa Bay scored 17 third-quarter points in Arlington, ran for 241 yards and took three turnovers to win 24-16 and move to 1-4.
Bucs injury report, Week 5: who is out, doubtful and questionable at the Dallas Cowboys
Four Bucs are out for the Cowboys, including Antoine Winfield Jr. and Baker Mayfield; Jonathan Mingo and Tyler Smith are questionable for Dallas.
Rueben Bain Jr. is cleared to play at Dallas after a full week of practice
The rookie edge rusher was a full participant all week with no game designation and is in line to return against the Cowboys after two missed games.
How to watch Bucs at Dallas Cowboys: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
The Bucs visit the Cowboys on Prime Video on Thursday, October 8, at 8:15 PM ET. Kickoff times for the UK and Europe, streaming and radio.
Chase McLaughlin returns to full practice before the Cowboys game
The kicker missed Tuesday with a right groin and hip injury, then was a full participant on Wednesday with no game designation before Dallas.
Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for Dallas with a rib fracture
Todd Bowles says the safety has a rib fracture and will miss Thursday at Dallas, with an absence of two to four weeks.
Buccaneers lose to Green Bay Packers 14-17
A 58-yard Trey Smack field goal on the last play of the first half proved the margin as Green Bay held off Tampa Bay 17-14 and the Buccaneers fell to 0-4.
Bucs injury report, Week 4: who is out, doubtful and questionable vs the Green Bay Packers
Mayfield, Bain, Kieft and Morrison are out and Dennis, Nuñez-Roches and Parrish are questionable vs the Packers; the full Week 4 injury report.
SirVocea Dennis misses Thursday practice with a calf injury
The linebacker went from limited on Wednesday to out of practice on Thursday with a calf injury, while Josiah Trotter moved up to full participation.
Chris Godwin Jr. returns to full practice Thursday with an ankle injury
Chris Godwin Jr. sat out Wednesday with an ankle injury and was a full participant Thursday, with Jalen McMillan on injured reserve and Jalon Daniels starting.
How to watch Bucs vs Green Bay Packers: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
The Bucs host the Packers on FOX on Sunday, October 4, at 1:00 PM ET. Kickoff times for the UK and Europe, streaming options and radio.
Bucs sign QB Brett Rypien and turn to Easton Stick as Daniels' backup
With Baker Mayfield out at least three weeks, Tampa Bay signed veteran Brett Rypien to the practice squad and will elevate Easton Stick for Week 4.
Jalen McMillan has a PCL sprain and is out 6 to 8 weeks
The receiver hurt his left knee in the first quarter against the Vikings. Imaging showed a PCL sprain, and he is expected to move to injured reserve.
Baker Mayfield returns to practice with a glove, Panthers decision due Friday
Baker Mayfield was a full participant on October 21, his first practice since dislocating his thumb. Todd Bowles will pick a starter for Carolina on Friday.
Buccaneers lose to Minnesota Vikings 16-23
An 86-yard punt return touchdown and two late Will Reichard field goals sent Tampa Bay to an 0-3 start as Minnesota held on 23-16.
Buccaneers inactives vs. Vikings: Bain and Trotter out, Parrish returns
The Buccaneers ruled out six players for the Vikings game, including rookies Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter, while Jacob Parrish is back.
Bucs injury report, Week 3: who is out, doubtful and questionable vs the Minnesota Vikings
Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter are out for the Bucs. Brett Thorson and Nick Samac are out for Minnesota, who added Ivan Pace Jr. as questionable.
Josiah Trotter is ruled out for the Vikings with a shoulder injury
The rookie linebacker is out for Sunday after missing two practices and going limited on Friday, and SirVocea Dennis and Christian Rozeboom step in.
Baker Mayfield practices in full through an illness before the Vikings
Mayfield was listed with an illness but took every rep on Wednesday and Thursday, so he is on track for the blitz-heavy Vikings on Sunday.
Rueben Bain Jr. is ruled out for the Vikings with a groin injury
The rookie edge rusher missed all three practices of Vikings week with a groin injury and is out for Sunday, as is linebacker Josiah Trotter.
How to watch Bucs vs Minnesota Vikings: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
FOX carries Bucs vs Vikings on Sunday, September 27, with Kenny Albert and Jonathan Vilma on the call. Kickoff is 22:05 CEST.
Kyler Murray cleared to start for the Vikings against the Bucs
Kevin O'Connell confirmed Kyler Murray cleared the concussion protocol and will start Sunday as the 2-0 Vikings visit Tampa Bay.
Buccaneers lose to Cleveland Browns 19-23
A two-hour lightning delay hit as Tampa Bay tried to answer a late Browns touchdown, and the Buccaneers' final drive stalled in the end zone as Cleveland escaped 23-19.
Rueben Bain Jr. is not completely healthy, Bowles says after a second quiet game
Two games, one tackle, no pressures. On September 21 Todd Bowles tied the rookie's slow start to a shoulder that Bain himself says is fine.
Bucs injury report, Week 2: who is out, doubtful and questionable vs the Browns
Killebrew, Parrish and McMillan are questionable for the Bucs, and Browns guard Teven Jenkins is out, ahead of Sunday's game in Tampa.
Parrish and Killebrew still limited on Thursday, and the Browns lose their top cornerback from practice
Two days into Week 2, the Bucs' report is unchanged where it matters: Parrish and Killebrew limited, McMillan and Tucker full. Cleveland's list got worse.
Baker Mayfield wears Michigan jersey after losing bet with Todd Bowles
Baker Mayfield paid off a college football bet with Todd Bowles by showing up in a Michigan jersey, the team of Bowles' son Troy, a linebacker who helped beat Mayfield's Oklahoma.
Todd Bowles on Bucs D-line: Kancey playing great, Vita Vea still rusty
Todd Bowles graded his defensive line after Cincinnati: Calijah Kancey played his butt off, Vita Vea still needs his technique back, and Joe Burrow barely got touched.
Jacob Parrish has a back sprain, X-rays and MRI clear after Bengals game
Todd Bowles confirmed Jacob Parrish's in-game injury at Cincinnati is a back sprain, with clean X-rays and an MRI, after Benjamin Morrison filled in at cornerback.
How to watch Bucs vs Cleveland Browns: TV channel, stream and kick-off times
CBS carries Bucs vs Browns locally on Sunday, September 20, buccaneers.com confirmed.
Buccaneers lose to Cincinnati Bengals 27-33
Four turnovers, three of them Baker Mayfield fumbles, cost Tampa Bay its season opener at Cincinnati despite a rookie pick six and a furious fourth quarter.
Josiah Trotter's sack and pick-six in his debut is an NFL first
Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter is the first player in NFL history with a sack and a pick-six in his NFL debut, Fox Sports reported.
Buccaneers inactives vs. Bengals: McMillan, Skule and Tucker out, Rozeboom active
The Buccaneers ruled out seven players for the opener at Cincinnati, including Jalen McMillan, Justin Skule and Sean Tucker; Christian Rozeboom is active despite Friday's questionable tag.
Rueben Bain Jr. back to full practice, on track for his NFL debut at Cincinnati
Limited with a shoulder injury on Wednesday, the rookie edge rusher was a full participant on Thursday and is on track to start against the Bengals.
Bucs injury report, Week 1: McMillan, Tucker and Skule doubtful at the Bengals
Jalen McMillan, Sean Tucker and Justin Skule are doubtful and Christian Rozeboom questionable for the Bucs' opener at Cincinnati; nobody is out.
Baker Mayfield agrees to $165 million extension with the Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay agreed to a three-year, $165 million extension on Tuesday, five days before the opener at Cincinnati.
Egbuka and McMillan are back at practice, six days before Cincinnati
Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan practiced on Monday, but Tampa Bay's first official injury report of the week is not due until Wednesday.
Alex Anzalone and Chris Godwin join Tampa Bay's captains for 2026
Tampa Bay's players voted Monday, naming two new captains alongside four returning leaders for the 2026 season.
Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter faces his first real test in Joe Burrow
Todd Bowles is already praising rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter. Sunday at Cincinnati, he faces Joe Burrow and a passing offense built to find a rookie in coverage.
Murphy-Bunting returns as the Bucs restock before Cincinnati
Kevin Knowles arrives on waivers, Sean Murphy-Bunting returns to Tampa, and a German lineman fills an international roster exemption before Cincinnati.
Bucs open 2026 at Bengals: what to know before kickoff
Kickoff times, how to watch from Europe, and the storylines to know before Tampa Bay opens the season at Cincinnati on September 13.
Where the Buccaneers' injury picture stands ahead of the opener at Cincinnati
Emeka Egbuka is back on the practice field, Jalen McMillan is not. A look at who is trending toward Week 1 and who still has questions.
Vita Vea signs one-year, $30 million extension after summer trade request
Vita Vea asked out before training camp. Three weeks later he had a new deal instead, and Tampa Bay's defensive line stayed intact.
Bucs set their 53-man roster: the moves that mattered
Jake Browning is out, an undrafted rookie quarterback is in, and a waiver claim from Kansas City fills a hole at cornerback. The cutdown that shaped Tampa Bay's opener roster.