Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to recover from rough 2025 season

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Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to recover from rough 2025 season
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are attempting to rebound from a difficult finish to the 2025 season that saw them lose seven of eight games after mid-season. Starting with a strong 6-2 record, the team faced key injuries and ultimately struggled, leading to speculation about head coach Todd Bowles' job security. The offseason has been marked by the departure of franchise icons Mike Evans and Lavonte David, with the Buccaneers making several acquisitions and addressing their draft needs. Following a disappointing previous year, expectations remain tempered as the team seeks to harness its remaining talent in the upcoming season.

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  • Buccaneers finished 2025 with a 7-10 record
  • Mike Evans signed with the 49ers in free agency
  • Lavonte David retired, impacting team leadership
  • Baker Mayfield struggles contributed to team collapse
  • Rookie Rueben Bain Jr. highlights the draft success
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  • 12:53 PMYahoo SportsNFL offseason power rankings: No. 22 Tampa Bay Buccaneers try to shake off a brutal finish to last season
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The Buccaneers had a good first half to last season, then fell apart.

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