Tampa Bay Buccaneers face questions ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head into training camp with critical questions following the departure of wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite losing two franchise icons, the team is hopeful about reversing last season's decline after finishing third in the NFC South. Chris Godwin will take on a larger role as WR1, while the backfield is expected to feature Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell, who could compete for carries. The effectiveness of the offense under new play caller Josh Grizzard remains a significant concern, particularly following a troubling performance in previous seasons. Camp will determine how these adjustments will shape the team moving forward.
- •Mike Evans has left for the San Francisco 49ers.
- •Chris Godwin is set to become the primary receiver.
- •Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell will compete in the backfield.
- •Josh Grizzard has taken over play calling for the offense.
- •The Buccaneers aim to reverse last season's decline at training camp.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — 3 unanswered questions before camp: Tampa Bay Buccaneers edition
"One in particular is how they will cope with the loss of All-World wide receiver Mike Evans
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