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Grading the Buccaneers free agency haul

Photo by Perry Knotts/ How have the Buccaneers done in free agency so far? The Buccaneers have had an active week and a half to say the least. Entering the free agency period, the Bucs had a lot of things on the to do list including bringing back a lot of their own and also filling holes along the roster. They were able to retain Mike Evans, Baker Mayfield, Lavonte David, Antoine Winfield Jr and Chase Mclaughlin. Safe to say it has been a successful run for Jason Licht and the front office, now let's give it a grade. Franchise Tag Antoine Winfield Jr I will start by...

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NFL free agency: Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign C/G Ben Bredeson

Photo by Mike Lawrence/ Bredeson leaves New York after three years The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed (now former) New York Giants interior lineman Ben Bredeson, per a report from Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Bredeson was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (143rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a reserve lineman for the Ravens when the Giants traded a 2022 fourth round pick for him prior to the start of the 2021 season to help bolster an offensive line that had concerning depth issues. Bredeson has since spent the last three...

Pats Pulpit

Patriots free agency profile: Nick Leverett strengthens interior O-line depth

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via The free agency pickup will help bolster New England’s depth up front. A quiet first day of the NFL’s new league year saw the New England Patriots make a handful of minor signings. That included adding offensive lineman Nick Leverett, who comes to Foxboro after three years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Let’s take a closer look at the 27-year-old, and what he can bring to his new team. Hard facts Name: Nick Leverett Position: Offensive lineman Opening day age: 27 (1/11/1997) Size: 6-foot-4, 310 pounds Contract status:...

Bleeding Green Nation

Sua Opeta is not returning to the Eagles

Photo by Mitchell Leff/ Philadelphia’s top backup guard is gone. Sua Opeta is leaving the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency to sign a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a report from Rick Stroud. And so ends an Eagles tenure that lasted longer than most would’ve expected when the team originally signed Opeta as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2019 NFL Draft. Opeta, who turns 28 in August, made 10 starts in 38 games played for the Eagles dating back to the 2020 season. Six of those starts came last year when he was deemed as...

Hogs Haven

NFL Legal Tampering Tracker (Day 2): Washington Commanders Free Agency Rumors and News

Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu (49) during an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on January 7, 2024 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. | Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Let the legal tampering continue! The NFL’s legal tampering period began Monday at 12pm, and goes until free agency officially starts on Wednesday, March 13th at 4pm. Teams must work through players’ agents during this time, and no contracts can be signed until free agency officially opens. Washington Free Agency News &...

FOX Sports

NFL QB free agency roundup ft. Baker Mayfield, Russell Wilson & Kirk Cousins | NFL on FOX Pod

Dave Helman sits down with Greg Auman to talk about NFL Free Agency! Within the conversation, the duo react to latest moves! Does Kirk Cousins make the Atlanta Falcons a contender? Will Rusell Wilson cook with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Can Baker Mayfield live up to the large contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Check out everything the duo said here!

Pride Of Detroit

Grading the Detroit Lions’ trade for Bucs CB Carlton Davis

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit traded for cornerback Carlton Davis, how does the trade grade out for the Lions? The Detroit Lions had an active Day 1 of free agency. They started by re-signing one of their players, Graham Glasgow. Later in the day, they agreed to terms with a free agent in Marcus Davenport, and they closed out the night by trading with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to land cornerback Carlton Davis. Lions general manager Brad Holmes is doing work all around, and it’s fun to see it unfold. The Lions got the help they needed in the secondary...

Pride Of Detroit

VIDEO: Watch career highlights of new Lions CB Carlton Davis III

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports Check out some highlights of the Detroit Lions’ newest cornerback Carlton Davis III. The Detroit Lions kicked off free agency with a trade, acquiring cornerback Carlton Davis III from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Davis, along with a sixth-round pick in both the 2024 and 2025 NFL Drafts, were traded in exchange for the latter of the Lions’ two third-round picks (92nd overall, with the earlier pick coming from the T.J. Hockenson trade in 2022). Let’s get into some of Davis’ highlights since entering the league in 2018 by...

Turf Show Times

Veteran options at kicker are dwindling for the Rams

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Greg Zuerlein re-signs with Jets. Chase McLaughlin returns to Buccaneers. The Los Angeles Rams are in the market for a new kicker, whether they kick the tires (no pun intended) on a veteran in free agency or look to secure a cost-controlled player on a four-year deal via the NFL Draft. The team signed Tanner Brown, who they inked as a UDFA post-draft last year, to a futures contract and he’s currently the only rostered kicker for LA. Unfortunately for the Rams, their options at kicker in the free agent market seem to be dwindling. Greg...

NESN.com

Patriots Potential Pursuit For Baker Mayfield Halted Before Free Agency

The New England Patriots were said to have some interest in Baker Mayfield. New England, however, won’t have the opportunity to make a pitch to the veteran quarterback. Mayfield is closing in on a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as first reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport on Sunday evening. Mayfield will receive a […]

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Buccaneers awarded sixth round compensatory pick

The Tampa Bay Bucs will have an extra sixth round pick in this year's draft. It is officially that time of the offseason where has the league hands out compensatory picks. Compensatory picks are given out to teams based on the players that they lost during the free agency cycle a year ago. The league has equated Tampa Bay's losses, from a year ago, to a sixth round pick in this year's draft. Sixth round picks may not jolt excitement through anyone's veins but sixth rounders (Like any other pick) have the potential to come in and contribute. In the Buccaneers’ most recent...

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As Baker Mayfield hints at testing the market, Buccaneers have their backup plan

Photo by Julio Aguilar/ Both sides sound ready if the veteran bolts. As the NFL free agency period gets closer and closer, suspense grows with it as uncertainty hovers over One Buccaneer Place when it comes to veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield. With several teams reportedly interested in acquiring his services, he and the Bucs have been unable to come to an agreement to retain the signal caller’s services. Because of that, the soon-to-be 29-year-old sounds like he’s ready to test the free agent market. Speaking to the YES Network after taking in batting practice...

Turf Show Times

What move or signing are the Rams not willing to make?

Photo by Ric Tapia/ The Rams have the resources to be linked to more players this free agency period, and the draft, than in past seasons. The Los Angeles Rams were reportedly linked to furture Hall of Fame wide receiver, Mike Evans. Evans and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to reach a deal, but apparently the Rams had interest in making him an offer IF he hit free agency. From my vantage point LA has their wide receiver position pretty locked up (especially compared to other groups on the team like defensive back or offensive line). I ask, if the Rams were willing...

FOX Sports

Will Baker Mayfield LEAVE the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency? | NFL on FOX Pod

Dave Helman sits down with Greg Auman & Eric Williams to talk about NFL Free Agency! Within the conversation, the trio preview NFL Free Agency and analyze what happen with Baker Mayfield's future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

FOX Sports

Will there be a bidding war for Baker Mayfield? | The Carton Show

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will be a free agent after the Buccaneers used their franchise tag on Antoine Winfield Jr. Craig Carton asks whether or not Baker will leave Tampa Bay in free agency.

Niner Nation

Free agency tracker: Seahawks release Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs

Photo by Jane Gershovich/ A surprise in the NFC West Free agency is underway as teams are making moves already. We’ve seen the franchise tag applied to the following players: Chicago Bears CB Jaylon Johnson Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher Josh Allen Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. Baltimore Ravens DT Justin Madubuike Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns Kansas City Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins The New York Giants did not place the franchise tag on running back Saquon Barkley. The Miami Dolphins aren’t placing the...

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NFL Rumors: Patriots Were ‘Hoping To Land’ Mike Evans In Free Agency

The New England Patriots reportedly were interested in Mike Evans before the veteran wideout agreed to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Evans and the Buccaneers came to an agreement on a two-year contract worth $52 million, as first reported by NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo. Evans was scheduled to hit free agency March 13 before […]

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Predictions for Buccaneers Free Agents

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Where will the Bucs UFAs end up? Free agency is right around the corner and for the Buccaneers, they will have a lot of decisions to make on who to bring back and who to let walk. The list of UFAs the Bucs have is long and features many prominent players. I figured it would be a fun exercise to predict the fate of each Bucs free agent. A quick disclaimer though is this is MY opinion. This is not sourced and does not reflect the opinions of anyone else on the BN writing staff, just what I think is going to happen. Let's get into...

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Three recently released players the Buccaneers could pursue

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Could the Bucs look to add any of these players? The Buccaneers will be looking for multiple different ways to improve their roster for this upcoming season and with free agency almost here, they will have some opportunities to do so. There are hundreds of players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents on March 13th, but there are also those that get cut by their teams for cap or performance reasons that end up on the open market. For the Bucs, this could be an opportunity to add players who could be useful for them. Center Brian...

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Buccaneers: Mike Evans’ 3-word reaction to $52 million contract agreement

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t take too long to bring back one of their most important players in free agency. On Monday morning, it was announced that the Buccaneers have come to terms to an agreement with star wide receiver Mike Evans, a franchise lifer, on a two-year, $52 million contract. Evans was clearly hyped […] The post Buccaneers: Mike Evans’ 3-word reaction to $52 million contract agreement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2024 7-Round Buccaneers Mock Draft: Post-Combine Edition

Photo by Daniel Dunn/Icon Sportswire via Draft profiles continue to round out as Tampa’s needs come into focus. Mock Draft Monday....? Mock Draft Monday! While some of the team’s positions of need seem fairly clear, nothing can be said definitively on the Buccaneers’ 2024 NFL Draft plans until free agency commences in two weeks. So, we’ll use our first Bucs mock draft of the year to familiarize ourselves with some potential targets and how they might align with draft priority. Now, Jason Licht is historically one of the most active trade artists on draft day...

FOX Sports

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans to explore free agency for first time in ten-year career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-time receiver Mike Evans is reportedly planning to hit the free-agent market this offseason.

Niner Nation

Mike Evans to test free agency per report, how could this affect the 49ers?

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/ Some scenarios, some side effects to Evans getting a mega deal. The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with their own wide receiver drama, but on Friday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans plans to test free agency. While the Buccaneers aren’t ruled out, Evans wants to take a look at what the wide, wide world of 31 other NFL teams needing one of the best receivers in the league would look like. Yes, that Mike Evans. It seemed like this was inevitable when a deal couldn’t get...