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Ko Kieft Ko Kieft Seen participating in camp
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 4:40 PM
Kieft (leg) is on the field participating in the Buccaneers' training camp activities.
Analysis: Kieft injured his leg in Week 3 of the 2025 season and was unable to finish out the last year of his contract with the Buccaneers. He signed another one-year deal with the team in March and is ready to pick up where he left off as a blocking tight end and special-teams asset. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Frustrated by contract talks
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 12:16 PM
Mayfield said Thursday that he felt "disrespected a little bit" during contract negotiations with the Buccaneers this summer, ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reports.
Analysis: Mayfield wanted to get a deal done before training camp but apparently never came close. He did suggest his agent could remain in contact with the team while Mayfield turns his attention to the practice field and his teammates. "If you've waited this long to take care of your franchise quarterback, that's too bad," said Mayfield. "Because it's only going to get worse from here. I'm going to have a really big year." |
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Sustains hamstring injury
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:07 PM
Wirfs suffered a Hamstring injury Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wirfs got hurt during a conditioning test and is currently considered to be day-to-day. Once healthy again, the 27-year-old will resume his role as the team's starting left tackle. |
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Signs with Tampa Bay
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Buccaneers signed Melifonwu to a one-year contract Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Melifonwu had a career-high in tackles (53) over 16 regular-season games as a Dolphin in 2025. The safety will now stand ready behind Tykee Smith at strong safety. The 25-year-old could see some action in Cover 3, but will likely be the team's primary depth option in 2026. |
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Remains hampered by hamstring
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 1:45 PM
Morrison remains limited in practice at training camp due to a hamstring injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Morrison worked off to the side with the training staff Wednesday after he initially suffered the strained hamstring during spring work. Morrison was a second-round pick last year and appeared in just 10 regular-season games as a rookie, making three starts. With Jamel Dean now in Pittsburgh, Morrison is expected to compete for a starting job at cornerback this summer. |
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Dealing with tweaked back
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 1:37 PM
Vea suffered a tweaked back in Tuesday's condition test at training camp, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Vea is "holding in" at training camp after he requested a trade out of Tampa Bay earlier in the week. He's looking for a new contract as he heads into the final year of a four-year, $71 million extension that was signed in 2022. Vea started all 17 regular-season games in 2025 and recorded 34 tackles (16 solo), including 4.5 sacks. He's certainly on the downslope of his career and is looking to cash in one more time. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Full-go for training camp
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 9:23 AM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Irving (shoulder) is a "full-go" for training camp and looked good at practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Irving won't require a ramp-up period to begin camp, per Bowles, which is highly encouraging after offseason shoulder surgery limited the 2024 fourth-round pick during spring activities. After injuries forced Irving to miss Weeks 5-12 last season, and hampered him even after his return, the third-year pro is now looking to reestablish himself as the clear top option in a Tampa Bay backfield that also includes Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker. |
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On PUP list as camp starts
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:22 PM
Ndubuisi (undisclosed) will begin training camp on the Buccaneers' active/PUP list, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: It's not immediately clear what kind of injury Ndubuisi is dealing with, but it is keeping him off the practice field as training camp gets underway. Until he can return to football activities, undrafted rookie free agent Josiah Green could see an uptick in practice reps on the interior of the defensive line. |
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Entering camp on PUP list
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:12 PM
Lucas (undisclosed) will begin training camp on the Buccaneers' active/PUP list, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The exact nature of Lucas' injury is unclear at this point, and there's no timetable for his return to practice. As long as he remains unavailable, it could mean extra chances for Kemon Hall to try to make an impression as a depth option in the secondary. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield To play on current deal
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:56 AM
Mayfield and the Buccaneers are not expected to engage in further contract talks prior to the start of the regular season, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Mayfield previously set a self-imposed deadline to finalize any new extension by the start of training camp, and with Wednesday's camp kickoff right around the corner, it appears the 31-year-old quarterback will play out 2026 on the final year of his deal. That leaves Mayfield in position to potentially hit free agency in 2027, though Tampa Bay will always have the option to deploy the franchise tag or negotiate an extension prior to the onset of free agency. Mayfield is looking to bounce back from an 2025 campaign in which he was held back by injuries, but he surpassed 4,000 passing yards in both of his prior seasons, including his 4,500-yard, 41-TD showing in 2024. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Talks remain stalled
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:24 AM
Mayfield and the Buccaneers have made no real progress toward a contract extension with training camp slated to begin Wednesday, July 29, Jeremy Fowler and Jenna Laine of ESPN.com report.
Analysis: Mayfield remains under contract for 2026 and is locked in as Tampa Bay's starter, but the lack of movement keeps his long-term status unsettled as camp begins. The stalemate does not materially change his fantasy outlook in redraft formats, though a contract-year setup adds pressure for Mayfield to rebound after an injury-marred 2025 season. The former Cleveland QB has previously expressed a desire to conclude negotiations prior to the start of training camp in order to keep his full focus on team activities. |
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Makes trade request
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 5:26 PM
Vea and his representation have requested a trade from the Buccaneers, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Vea is entering the final year of his current contract that is set to pay him $18 million in 2026, and his AAV of $17.75 million on said deal is 19th among interior defensive linemen. At 30 years old last season, he logged 760 defensive snaps (second most in a campaign in his career) en route to 34 tackles, including 4.5 sacks, two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games. After Vea staged a hold-in at mandatory minicamp in mid-June, he's slated to report to training camp Tuesday with fellow Bucs veterans, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. |
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Chase McLaughlin Chase McLaughlin Entering contract year
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 4:06 PM
McLaughlin is slated to play out the 2026 season on the final year of his contract with the Buccaneers, Logan Robinson and River Wells of SI.com report.
Analysis: McLaughlin suited up for all 17 regular-season games for Tampa Bay last season and made the most field goals of his career (32), though he also logged a career-low conversion rate on field-goal attempts (84.2 percent). Nonetheless, after he wen 11-for-12 on field-goal tries from 50-plus yards last season, McLaughlin is a solid candidate to bounce back in terms of accuracy in 2026. If he does so, McLaughlin will be primed to hit the open market in 2027 as one of the league's top available kickers. |
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Bucky Irving Bucky Irving Says he'll be ready for camp
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 4:40 PM
During his annual youth football camp, Irving (shoulder) told Mark Skol, Jr. of FOX13News on Sunday that he will be good to go for training camp.
Analysis: Irving is bouncing back from offseason shoulder surgery, but it looks like the running back will be ready to go once training camp begins, with the Buccaneers potentially easing him back into the mix. Once Irving is deemed full-go, he'll have a chance to reestablish his standing as the top option in a Tampa Bay backfield that also includes Kenneth Gainwell and Sean Tucker. |
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Chris Godwin Jr. Chris Godwin Jr. Maintains key role in WR corps
Mon, Jul 20, 2026, 11:53 AM
Ahead of the coming season, Godwin is projected to work primarily out of the slot in a WR corps that also features Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, River Wells of SI.com and Andrew Harbaugh of USA Today report.
Analysis: During the 2025 regular season, Godwin -- who was limited to seven contests in 2024 -- put up a 33-360-2 line on 51 targets in nine games. The 30-year-old reportedly was a standout during OTAs and heads into training camp with no lingering injury concerns, which sets him up to maintain a key role in a Tampa Bay WR corps that no longer includes Mike Evans, who is now a member of the 49ers. In his continued role out of the slot, Godwin should provide fantasy lineup utility in 2026, particularly in PPR formats, while Egbuka -- a 2025 first-rounder who can line up all along the formation -- brings intriguing upside to the table in his second pro season, which is reflected in his current average draft position. Meanwhile, Jalen McMillan -- who will look to rebound from a 2025 campaign that was abbreviated by a neck injury -- is a candidate to see his share of targets on the outside, with Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson also in the mix to carve out roles in the passing game. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Battled multiple injuries in 2025
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 2:15 PM
Mayfield says he played through knee, biceps and shoulder injuries during the 2025 season, River Wells of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Mayfield recently revealed that he suffered a sprained PCL, sprained MCL and bone bruise in Week 2, a Week 3 tendon injury in his biceps and an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in Week 12. The spate of injuries correlated with a statistical decline, as Mayfield threw for just 217.2 passing yards per game in 2025, down from 264.7 passing yards per game in the 2024 regular season. Having recovered from all of those injuries, Mayfield is looking to regain form and stay healthier in 2026. |
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Baker Mayfield Baker Mayfield Looking for middle ground on deal
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 9:28 AM
Mayfield reiterated Saturday to Steve McGehee of KWTV that he wants to remain in Tampa Bay on an extension, but the quarterback added that there is still work to be done to reach a middle ground in negotiations.
Analysis: "I would love to be there," Mayfield said of Tampa Bay. "I think both sides want to get it done. Now it's a matter of finding that middle ground and what makes both sides happy." He previously said that he wants a new deal before training camp opens July 27. The two sides reportedly weren't close to a deal earlier in June, and Mayfield didn't provide an update on the progress, though he made it clear that he hopes to remain with the Buccaneers long-term. |
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Chris Godwin Jr. Chris Godwin Jr. Entering camp as WR1?
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:14 AM
Godwin appears the favorite to emerge as Tampa Bay's top wide receiver during training camp, River Wells of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Godwin was a standout during OTAs and minicamp, consistently drawing targets while working from the slot. Following Mike Evans' departure to San Francisco, the 30-year-old is the clear veteran leader of Tampa Bay's receiving corps and could remain Baker Mayfield's most trusted target even if Emeka Egbuka takes a step forward in Year 2. Behind Godwin and Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, rookie third-round pick Ted Hurst, running backs Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell, and tight end Cade Otton are all competing for targets. Injuries limited Godwin to seven games in 2024 and nine in 2025, but he remains positioned for a prominent role after signing a three-year, $66 million deal last offseason. |
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Holding in
Thu, Jun 18, 2026, 4:07 PM
Vea did not practice this week as a minicamp hold-in, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Vea is entering the last year of his contract, during which he is scheduled to receive up to $17 million in non-guaranteed funds for play throughout the 2026 season. The defensive tackle played a full season's worth of games for the first time in 2019, and with consistent production leading the defensive line, he likely feels he is entitled to an extension before putting his body on the line another year. If Vea continues to hold in without a trade or extension, Elijah Simmons could develop an increased role in the Buccaneers' defense heading into the 2026 regular season. |
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Practicing during OTAs
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 8:06 PM
Nelson (knee) is participating in OTAs.
Analysis: The linebacker missed the last two regular-season games of 2025 with a knee injury, but he appears to be ok. Nelson recorded 38 tackles (21 solo), including 3.0 sacks, two pass breakups, including an interception, and two forced fumbles last year. |
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