Buccaneers face significant offseason losses with departures of David and Evans

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been identified as facing the greatest offseason departures in the NFC South as they enter 2026. Bleacher Report highlights the retirements of linebacker Lavonte David and wide receiver Mike Evans as critical losses that could impact the team's competitiveness. David, a 14-season veteran, has been a defensive cornerstone, while Evans holds franchise records in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. The Buccaneers have signed linebacker Alex Anzalone, added Christian Rozeboom in free agency, and drafted Josiah Trotter to bolster their defense, while look to players like Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin to step up in the receiving corps. Despite these changes, Tampa Bay remains in contention for the NFC South title after competing until the last week of the previous season.

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