Buccaneers forfeit OTA practice due to physicality
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers forfeited a scheduled OTA practice due to excessive physicality, as announced by coach Todd Bowles on June 11, 2026. This marks a disciplinary measure for the team, which will impact their preparation ahead of the upcoming season. Forfeiting practices is a serious matter in the context of team training and league regulations. The Buccaneers will look to adjust their training approach to comply with league guidelines in future sessions.
- •Buccaneers penalized for being too physical during OTA practices.
- •Coach Todd Bowles confirmed the forfeiture on June 11, 2026.
- •The team must adjust its training methods to meet league standards.
- •The forfeited practice will affect their preparation for the season.
- 7:36 PMESPN NFL — Bucs lose an OTA practice for being too physical
"The Buccaneers were penalized an OTA practice for being too physical, causing them to forfeit Wednesday's practice this week, coach Todd Bowles said Thursday.
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