Tampa Bay Buccaneers announce six team captains for the 2026 season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:17 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have finalized their leadership group for the 2026 season following a teammate vote. Six players will wear the captain’s designation, including returning captains Baker Mayfield, Tristan Wirfs, Vita Vea, and Antoine Winfield Jr. Chris Godwin returns to the leadership group, having previously held the role in 2023. Linebacker Alex Anzalone joins as a captain in his first season with the franchise after previously serving in that capacity for five years with the Detroit Lions. These selections follow the offseason departures of former captains Lavonte David, who retired after 14 seasons, and Mike Evans, who joined the San Francisco 49ers. The Buccaneers are scheduled to begin their regular season on September 13, 2026, with a road game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
- •Six players were selected as 2026 team captains by teammates.
- •Alex Anzalone joins the leadership group during his first season in Tampa.
- •Lavonte David and Mike Evans vacated captain roles after leaving the team.
- •Tampa Bay faces the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 on the road.
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — Commanders make a big change for 2026 season
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Commanders name team captains for 2026 NFL season
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers name captains for the 2026 season
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected their team captains for the 2026 season, with six veterans earning the honor through a vote by their teammates. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, tackle Tristan Wirfs, wide receiver Chris Godwin, nose tackle Vita Vea, linebacker Alex Anzalone and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will wear the captain’s “C” this season. Mayfield, […]
"Commanders head coach Dan Quinn revealed a big change on Monday, and announced the 2026 captains.
"Dan Quinn has named five Commanders players captains for the 2026 season
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 7:17 AMCommanders make a big change for 2026 season
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn revealed a big change on Monday, and announced the 2026 captains.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:49 PMWashington Commanders name team captains for 2026 NFL season
Dan Quinn has named five Commanders players captains for the 2026 season
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:32 PMBuccaneers name captains for the 2026 season
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected their team captains for the 2026 season, with six veterans earning the honor through a vote by their teammates. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, tackle Tristan Wirfs, wide receiver Chris Godwin, nose tackle Vita Vea, linebacker Alex Anzalone and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. will wear the captain’s “C” this season. Mayfield, […]
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