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The Bucs started free agency by re-signing Lavonte David and Chris Godwin and adding edge rush help in Haason Reddick, and have since filled in the gaps to give them flexibility in the upcoming NFL draft

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed the rules changes taking place for 2025, the possibility of the Bucs trading down and the main news coming from the Buccaneers' press conferences at the NFL Annual Meeting.

The Bucs finished 29th in pass defense in 2024, which could lead to some additions in the secondary, but Head Coach Todd Bowles says the signing of edge rusher Haason Reddick will have a significant ripple effect

While a focus on defense in the first round and potentially Day Two of the 2025 draft makes logical sense for the Buccaneers, the team is in position to go in may different directions with its top picks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media at the 2025 Annual League Meeting. HC Bowles discussed the team knowing how to win, needing to have a 'killer instinct' and his confidence in new OC Josh Grizzard

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht spoke to the media at the 2025 Annual League Meeting. GM Licht discussed bringing in OLB Haason Reddick, the possibility of taking the best defensive player available with the 19th pick and potential rule changes.

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed the re-signings of WR Sterling Shepard & G Sua Opeta, LB Anthony Walker Jr.'s connection with LB Lavonte David and their thoughts on potential rule changes in 2025.

G Sua Opeta, who proved to be a valuable spot starter over four seasons in Philadelphia, will get another shot at helping the Buccaneers in 2025 after spending his first season in Tampa on injured reserve

This week, Bucs fans have questions about salary cap management, best free agency moves, Lavonte David's Hall of Fame candidacy and more

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. On the first day of spring, the team discussed the addition of LB Haason Reddick, talked about LB Lavonte David's heartfelt message and analyzed the other free agency signings so far.

LB Anthony Walker signed with the Buccaneers on Wednesday after eight seasons split between Indianapolis, Cleveland and Miami and a total of 83 regular-season starts

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Sterling Shepard spoke to the media on Wednesday after signing his contract with the team. WR Shepard discussed only wanting to play for QB Baker Mayfield and his excitement to be back in the Bucs' WR room.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. spoke to the media on Wednesday after signing his contract with the team. LB Walker Jr. discussed priding himself of being the 'quarterback of the defense' and being teammates with QB Baker Mayfield again.

Bryce Hall's first season in Tampa ended after just one game but he's returning on a new deal to once again compete for a significant role in the Bucs' secondary

LB Lavonte David put ink to paper on a new contract with the Buccaneers on Monday for the sixth time in his illustrious career, and he says that has a lot to do with open, respectful communication between the team and its players

Sixth-year T Charlie Heck signed with the Buccaneers on Monday and could take over the swing tackle role for a strong offensive line in 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Lavonte David spoke to the media on Monday after signing his new contract. LB David discussed running it back another year with the team, believing in the Krewe and his process in making sure he is at the top of his game.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tackle Charlie Heck spoke to the media on Monday after signing his contract with the team. T Heck discussed being excited to be a part of the Bucs, his ability to be a swing tackle and what makes T Tristan Wirfs so special.

As revealed by an insider scoop on Friday afternoon, veteran WR Sterling Shepard is the latest of the Buccaneers' 2025 free agents to re-sign with the team

Watch the best plays made by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' newest Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick in his career so far.

OLB Haason Reddick, most recently of the New York Jets, signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay on Thursday after producing 50.5 sacks from 2020-23 and hitting double digits in each of those four seasons

QB Kyle Trask, a second-round draft pick out of Florida in 2021, will remain with the Buccaneers in 2025 after agreeing to a new one-year deal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebacker Haason Reddick spoke to the media on Friday after signing with the team in free agency. OLB Reddick discussed his decision to come to Tampa Bay, his relationship with HC Todd Bowles and how he fits within this Bucs' defense.

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The Buccaneers added experienced cornerback depth in free agency on Thursday, signing former Lion Kindle Vildor, who has played in 68 career games with 26 starts

Seventh-year OLB Anthony Nelson signed a new two-year deal with the Bucs on Thursday, keeping a valuable piece of the edge rotation in town

After cycling through three different punters in 2024, the Buccaneers have found stability at the position with 10th-year veteran Riley Dixon, most recently of the Denver Broncos

The Buccaneers have retained another member of their defensive front, signing DL Greg Gaines to a third straight one-year deal

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed the re-signing of OLB Lavonte David, WR Chris Godwin and G Ben Bredeson as well as the excitement surrounding some of the newest members of the Krewe.

The Bucs had every reason to believe that investing in WR Chris Godwin after a significant injury was a good move, but Godwin also placed his confidence in the team by eschewing the potential windfall of free agency

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Guard Ben Bredeson spoke to the media on Wednesday after signing his new three-year deal with the team. G Bredeson discussed signing a three-year deal with the Bucs, the chemistry of the offensive line and his pride in being a versatile player.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Chris Godwin spoke to the media on Tuesday after signing his new three-year deal with the team. WR Godwin discussed what this franchise means to him, coming back as strong as ever and staying true to who he is.

View images of P Riley Dixon, the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

View images of CB Kindle Vildor, the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

View images of LB Anthony Walker Jr., the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

View images of T Charlie Heck, the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wide receiver Chris Godwin agrees to terms with the Buccaneers on a three-year contract extension, keeping the slot phenom in the Bay

The Buccaneers will be returning all five starters from an outstanding offensive line in 2025 after re-signing left guard Ben Bredeson to a three-year contract on Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Chris Godwin isn't going anywhere.

The Buccaneers and the rest of the NFL can begin speaking with the representatives of potential free agents on Monday at noon ET, 52 hours before the actual start of free agency on Wednesday

Lavonte David, one of the best NFL linebackers of his generation, is returning for a 14th season in Tampa, agreeing to a new one-year deal so he can help the Buccaneers seek a sixth straight playoff berth

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Legend Lavonte David will be back in Raymond James Stadium for Year 14 doing what he does best - wreaking havoc.

After four seasons in Tampa, 2021 first-round draft pick Joe Tryon-Shoyinka – the first player the team selected after winning Super Bowl LV – will get his first crack at free agency at the age of 25

Ben Bredeson locked down the left guard spot on a very good Buccaneers' offensive line in 2024, helping the team set multiple franchise records, but his contract was just a one-year deal so he has a chance to hit free agency again

One of the best and most beloved players in franchise history, David could decide to return for a 14th season after continuing to play at a very high level in 2024

OLB Shaquil Barrett, who ranks fifth in franchise history in sacks, returned to the Buccaneers late in the 2024 season but is now set to become an unrestricted free agent in March

The NFL's salary cap has increased dramatically for a fourth straight year, going up by roughly $24 million from the 2024 figure and a total of $96.7 million over the last four years

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed stories from the Buccaneers at the NFL Combine, coaching staff updates, and free agents on the Bucs' defensive line.

After eight productive seasons with the Giants, WR Sterling Shepard found an opportunity to demonstrate that he could still be a valuable offensive weapon by reuniting with his former college teammate

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, General Manager Jason Licht fielded a variety of questions from the podium, including ones about the promotion of Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator, Chris Godwin's health and the acclimation of first-round edge rushers to the pros

Robert Hainsey, a third-round pick in 2021, demonstrated his value to the team during two years as the starting center, then became a trusted reserve in 2024 who filled in very well when called upon

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed Chris Godwin's contract update and potential OLB free agents that could be a good fit for the Buccaneers.

Chris Godwin agreed to move the date of the automatic voiding of his 2025 contract to March 12 in order to give him and the team more time to work on a potential new deal before he hits free agency

OLB Anthony Nelson has already completed two contracts with the Buccaneers and has been a valuable member of the team's edge rush rotation in recent seasons

Quarterback Kyle Trask has had little chance to show off his skills over four seasons in Tampa while playing behind Tom Brady and Baker Mayfield, but he still has the traits that made him a second-round pick in 2021

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed coaching updates, how many Heisman Trophy winners have played for the Krewe and 2025 Free Agency.

Chris Godwin, who was off to the best start of his career in 2024 before an injury, finished the three-year contract he signed in 2022…Our 10-part series on potential Bucs free agents in 2025 starts with one of the top pass-catchers in franchise history

The Buccaneers must deal with a list of up to 25 free agents when the new league year begins in March, including such potential unrestricted FAs as Chris Godwin, Lavonte David, G Ben Bredeson and OLB Anthony Nelson