Bucs HC highlights rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter's strong training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
In training camp on August 10, 2026, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles praised rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter for his performance. Trotter has quickly drawn attention from the coaching staff, showcasing skills reminiscent of a modern linebacker with a traditional playing style. The Buccaneers addressed linebacker needs after a disappointing season in 2025 by adding veterans like Alez Anzalone and drafting Trotter, whose father, Jeremiah Trotter, had a notable NFL career. Bowles expressed hope that Trotter will achieve similar success in the league.
- •Todd Bowles commends Josiah Trotter's training camp performance.
- •Trotter's playing style combines modern skill with traditional approach.
- •Buccaneers suffered from weak linebacker play in 2025.
- •Alez Anzalone signed as a veteran leader for the group.
- •Trotter's father, Jeremiah Trotter, had a successful NFL career.
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Bucs' Trotter Called ‘Alpha Amongst Alphas’
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs HC offers high praise of rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter
"Unleashing his ferocious hitting style once the pads came on, rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter is showing his Pro Bowl pedigree and impressing coaches and teammates.
"Josiah Trotter is having a fantastic first training camp for his NFL career and Todd Bowles shared his thoughts on it recently.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:25 AMBucs' Trotter Called ‘Alpha Amongst Alphas’
Unleashing his ferocious hitting style once the pads came on, rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter is showing his Pro Bowl pedigree and impressing coaches and teammates.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 9:55 PMBucs HC offers high praise of rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter
Josiah Trotter is having a fantastic first training camp for his NFL career and Todd Bowles shared his thoughts on it recently.
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