Bowles Wants Tucker More Involved as Bucs Split Backfield Three Ways
Todd Bowles says Tampa Bay must find ways to get Sean Tucker more carries after a three-back rotation contributed to two scoring drives in a 17-14 loss.
Todd Bowles says Tampa Bay must find ways to get Sean Tucker more carries after a three-back rotation contributed to two scoring drives in a 17-14 loss.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 3 depth chart shows expanded roles for Tez Johnson and David Walker after standout performances against Cleveland.
Tampa Bay enters Week Three at 0-2, facing a Minnesota Vikings defense that blitzes on nearly 80% of snaps and a plus-4 turnover differential.
Tampa Bay dropped to 0-2 for the first time since 2014 after losing to Cleveland, despite Baker Mayfield's 96th TD pass and Chase McLaughlin's 59-yard field goal.
Bucky Irving rushed for 45 yards and caught seven passes in Tampa Bay's 33-27 loss to Cincinnati in the season opener.
Rookie linebacker Josiah Trotter became the first player in NFL history with a pick-six and a sack in his debut, but the Buccaneers fell 33-27 at Cincinnati.
Josiah Trotter became the first Buccaneer to return an interception for a touchdown in his NFL debut, adding a sack and 10 tackles against Cincinnati.
New Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson says Tampa Bay's reunited offensive line can handle any scheme after rushing dropped to 21st last season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson installs wide zone concepts as second-year receiver Emeka Egbuka scores in training camp.
Bucky Irving took first-team reps at Tampa Bay's training camp after missing seven games last season due to shoulder surgery.
Kenneth Gainwell brings 83 career games and dual-threat production to Tampa Bay's backfield after earning Pittsburgh's 2025 team MVP award.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers writers set statistical goals for 2026, targeting top-five rushing, special teams turnaround and top-10 scoring on both sides.