A closer look at the Bucs’ injury situation for Saturday’s ‘must win’ vs the Panthers www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

So remember those hilarious Christmas photos Devin Culp and Payne Durham? Devin told me those were NOT AI and were shot at JCPenney. But something went awry www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Gene Deckerhoff, the iconic radio voice of the Buccaneers for 37 years, will retire at the end of this season, the team announced. Truly one of the best to ever do it.

Mike Evans said that his broken collarbone injury was a “kind of a blessing in disguise” saying, “I missed the game more than I thought I would.” (Also, when you start signing one-year deals, you start getting the same questions 😆)

Unsure of what’s next after this season, Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans says he’s only focused on Saturday. “I'll focus on that when the time is right. Right now, we have to win. And I'm always giving my all and I'm always gonna go out swinging." www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

I asked Todd Bowles how they keep things from splintering from within after dropping seven of the last eight games. “Things are not splintering from within. When you lose, players get frustrated but they still work together and are very close.”

I asked Todd Bowles what happened with Tykee Smith on the first TD. “We busted,” he said. Smith was also part of the second touchdown surrendered to Greg Dulcich. Christian Izien stepped in for the second half. He said Smith is a “little banged up” but will still be the starter going forward.

Dr. Shanda Roberts, Bucs rookie defensive lineman Elijah Roberts’ mother, will sing the national anthem before this Saturday’s “Inspire Change” game. They will highlight her foundation Pain 2 Purpose, which aims to put an end to domestic violence. www.pain2purpose76.org

For the Bucs’ regular season finale on Jan. 3, 13,000 Mike Evans bobbleheads featuring the team’s 50th anniversary logo and his signature salute will be distributed to fans. The team calls it “a tribute to his legendary career and commitment to Tampa Bay.”

The Bucs could actually be the first team since the 1970 merger to win their division multiple times despite finishing that season under .500, per ESPN Research. Only four teams have finished a season under .500 and won their division (2010 Seahawks, 2014 Panthers, 2020 Washington, 2022 Bucs).

The Bucs will host the Panthers on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Bucs can clinch a playoff spot if they beat the Panthers and Atlanta loses one of their remaining two games.

The hope was that as soon as Bucky Irving got healthy and Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returned, the Bucs would start to look like the Bucs again. But that hasn’t happened and time is running out www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Todd Bowles on still having a chance at the postseason: “I think we’ve gotta erase that from our heads because we have to get ourselves together before we worry about anybody else — Carolina or anybody else. Just shooting ourselves in the foot at every chance. And it starts with me…”

Baker Mayfield: “Listen, to have a chance at home to get into playoffs and win the division, wouldn't have it any other way. Obviously the things leading up to it — yeah, we’d love to change them, but still have a chance…playing for the division at home, and I’ll get this group ready.”

Meant to post earlier, but here's a look at what's gone wrong for the Bucs and how they're approaching the next two weeks as they fight to keep their playoff hopes alive www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/...

The Bucs have elevated outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul from the practice squad for the second straight week. Run game coordinator/OLB coach Larry Foote said he expects an increased workload from the 12 snaps he had last week and here’s what coach Todd Bowles had to say.

Bucs All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs is out of Sunday’s game at the Dolphins due to a toe injury www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Today’s Bucs-Dolphins injury report…the teams did not practice so today’s statuses are estimations provided by the teams.

Bucs tight ends Devin Culp and Payne Durham are doing their part to keep things festive this holiday season. Devin captioned this IG post with, “Happy holidays from me and mines to you and yours ❤️🎄🎅🏻🎅🏾”

Bucs defensive tackle Calijah Kancey is beginning his 21-day practice window starting today. He suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2.

Happy to be doing a little more each time I’m in the building. 45 minutes of standing in open locker room gives me a good challenge. Hoping to get cleared for physical therapy this week. 🤞🩻

In three weeks, the Bucs have lost to the Saints, Falcons and Panthers. In the Super Bowl era, just two of 29 teams have lost three straight games against division opponents and still won the division (1999 Seahawks, 1993 Lions) per ESPN Research.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield speaking about Mike Evans on that interception: “I’m never gonna question his instincts. That’s the thing. You can look and say, ‘Shoulda done this. Shoulda done that.’ But it’s just the timing of the play and it happens in a millisecond.”

Jalen McMillan was told “God was on his side” when he came dangerously close to paralyzing himself fracturing three neck vertebrae in August. “It was dark at first,” he said, unsure if he’d be able to make it back. Yet he did last week. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are officially active tonight for the Bucs. Inactives: LB SirVocea Dennis, QB Connor Bazelak (3QB), CB Benjamin Morrison, S Tykee Smith, G Elijah Klein, TE Cade Otton and DL Elijah Simmons. Practice squad elevations: DB J.T. Gray and DL Adam Gotsis.

The Giants have claimed now-former Bucs wide receiver Ryan Miller off of waivers. Miller, along with CJ Brewer, was waived to make room for Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan being activated from IR.

Here’s what coach Todd Bowles had to say about Mike Evans’ and Jalen McMillan’s week of practice, with both in play for tomorrow night vs the Falcons www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

The Bucs have officially activated Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve. They had until 4 p.m. ET to do this in advance of playing tomorrow night.

Tykee Smith, Jamel Dean, Tristan Wirfs and Emeka Egbuka all showing up in the top 10 for their respective positions in Pro Bowl fan voting as of Dec. 1. Voting began on Nov. 27. You can vote here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...

Close, guys. Almost there.

Bucs defensive lineman Elijah Roberts is honoring his mother Shanda Roberts’ charity Pain2Purpose, providing support for survivors of domestic violence. She herself is one. Learn more here: pain2purpose76.org

43 years ago today, Nov. 29, 1982, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album with Quincy Jones was released. It won a record-breaking eight Grammys in 1984, and per Chartmasters, as of 2025, it’s sold 124.4 million units worldwide. youtu.be/WGV7Jv6Jfhw youtu.be/KyMpbthTHv8

The Bucs have signed quarterback Connor Bazelak to the active roster, and have elevated defensive back Marcus Banks from the practice squad for tomorrow. They have also waived running back Owen Wright.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield “moved around perfectly today” and that he’s trending towards playing against the Cardinals Sunday www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

Todd Bowles on Bucky Irving’s usage Sunday: "We'll put him in. Once he gets in, we'll see how he is rolling, and then between him, Rachaad [White] and Sean [Tucker], we'll kind of go with the hot hand."

Bucs coach Todd Bowles tells reporters that Baker Mayfield is trending towards starting against the Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater got the majority of practice reps this week but it’s more of a pain tolerance thing than anything for Mayfield’s shoulder.

It’s a low-grade AC joint sprain for quarterback Baker Mayfield, sources told Jeremy Fowler, with his status for Sunday up in the air. Here’s what Todd Bowles had to say about the offense with Teddy Bridgewater if he can’t go www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

I had back surgery Monday. I did everything I could to buy time until after the season and exhausted all other options. I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’m immensely grateful to those who follow, my family, my colleagues at ESPN, the Bucs and to my fellow reporters on the beat here in Tampa.

Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield: “I’m hoping our guys do get pissed off about this. This isn’t the end of our season. I know that. We have a very important game ahead of us. Games like this, when you don’t win them — it should sting. It should really, really hurt.”

The Bucs have activated Luke Goedeke from injured reserve. They have also called up Nick Jackson and outside linebacker Mohamed Kamara from the practice squad. Lastly, they have waived safety Sebastian Castro.

The Bucs have signed offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart to the practice squad and placed practice squad tackle Tyler McLellan on the practice squad/injured reserve list.

I’m late posting this (sorry was in an appointment), but the Bucs have opened right tackle Luke Goedeke’s 21-day practice window. He is eligible to play at any time once activated.

How’s everyone’s bye week going? Because I found a 40-pound cat on Facebook named “Forklift” (right) and back injury be damned, I’m 2 seconds from buying a flight New Jersey to rescue him and “DumpTruck Debbie” (left). Like my hide my wallet and disable Apple Pay immediately.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles told Ira Kaufman that Jalen McMillan actually suffered a broken bone in his neck www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...

If you can make it through all four quarters of the infamous “Monsoon Game” at the top of the Ole Sombrero together, you can make it through 52 years of marriage. I’m biased, but my parents are cute and they’re great at Halloween.

I know some people are really worried about putting food on the table, so I wanted to pass this along, for those needing food assistance in Tampa Bay. I’ve personally worked with a couple of these organizations. ❤️ www.goodneighborsfl.org/resources

Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson have been named NFC Players of the Week. It’s the first time a pair of Bucs teammates have won in the same week since 2008.

Thinking of Jamaica today. With Hurricane Melissa expected to bring catastrophic winds and the potential for extraordinary damage, here are ways to help abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Todd Bowles said they were told it was an “erroneous whistle,” adding, “As soon as he hit him, he stripped him. I got no answers for that.” He said of Antoine Winfield Jr: “He had a hell of a day. I’m still pissed off over some of it…We gotta do something. We’ll discuss that with the league.”

Welp… My back hasn’t been cooperating since Detroit so no New Orleans for me 😔 A good reminder that people only show what they want the world to see on social media (below) and not necessarily their quiet, debilitating struggles when no one is watching.