Bucs fall to 22nd in offseason power rankings following 2025 collapse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been ranked 22nd in NFL offseason power rankings by Frank Schwab from Yahoo! Sports. This ranking follows a disappointing 2025 season where the team posted a 2-7 finish, missing the playoffs after losing the NFC South. Schwab cites a lack of trust in the team's ability to rebound, compounded by significant departures including Mike Evans and Jamel Dean, as well as Lavonte David's retirement. Despite acknowledging the Buccaneers' blue-chip talent, he expresses skepticism about their performance in the upcoming season. The team must demonstrate they have addressed last year's failures to regain confidence.
- •Bucs finished 2025 with a 2-7 record, missing the playoffs.
- •Mike Evans left in free agency amid doubts about head coach Todd Bowles.
- •Tampa is tasked with proving they can return to form in 2026.
- •Schwab awards the team a C+ grade for offseason moves.
- •Coaching staff performance remains under scrutiny heading into next season.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs Ranked Very Low in Offseason Power Rankings
"Haunted by a historic late-season collapse and the departure of franchise icons, Tampa Bay faces skepticism as critics question if this roster can still dominate the division.
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