Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1 / 16

Kent State tight end Casey Pierce (87) stands with teammates during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

2 / 16

East Carolina wide receiver Justin Hardy (82) catches the ball against Ohio State defensive back Doran Grant (12) during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

3 / 16

Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith catches the ball during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

4 / 16

Duke offensive lineman Laken Tomlinson (77) blocks Pittsburgh offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings (68) during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

5 / 16

Michigan State wide receiver Tony Lippett (84) looks back at Oregon State defensive back Steven Nelson (2) as he runs the ball during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

6 / 16

Baylor quarterback Bryce Petty (14) throws a pass during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

7 / 16

Players warm up before the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

8 / 16

Iowa defensive tackle Carl Davis (71) in action during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

9 / 16

Washington defensive end Hau'oli Kikaha (98) is seen in action during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

10 / 16

Marshall offensive lineman Chris Jasperse (60) in action during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

11 / 16

Stanford wide receiver Ty Montgomery (7) catches the ball against USC defensive back Josh Shaw (16) during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

12 / 16

Washington State wide receiver Vince Mayle (15) catches the ball against Northwestern defensive back Ibraheim Campbell (44) during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

13 / 16

Penn State defensive end Deion Barnes (58) during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

14 / 16

15 / 16

Utah defensive end Nate Orchard (99) is seen during the North team practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, AL on January 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)

16 / 16

Advertising

This Ad will close in 3

Advertising

gallery

Photos: Buccaneers Practice Week 16 2025

View pictures from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice on 12/17/2025

gallery

Photos: Antoine Winfield Jr. Holiday Shopping Spree

View photos of S Antoine Winfield Jr. holiday shopping spree at Dick's House of Sport International Plaza on Tuesday December 16th, 2025.

gallery

Photos: 1976 Team & Swashbuclers Reunion

View photos of the 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team reunion in the Hyundai Club at Raymond James Stadium

gallery

Photos: 2025 O-Line Lights Up Christmas

View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' O-Line Lights Up Christmas event

Latest Headlines

5 Bucs to Watch Against the Panthers in Week 16

The Buccaneers will face the Panthers on Sunday in a division showdown. Here are five players to observe

2025 Game Preview: Buccaneers-Panthers, Week 16

Tampa Bay and Carolina will meet in Charlotte with first place in the NFC South on the line on Sunday, and the visitors will have to contend with an ascending team with a much-improved defense

Go Bengals and Rams! | A Week 16 Viewing Guide for Bucs Fans

There's not a lot of outside noise anymore in the Bucs' quest for a sixth straight playoff berth, as it is all coming down to a showdown for the NFC South, but there are still some reasons to have rooting interests in other games this weekend

Baker Mayfield: Comes Down to Making Plays in Critical Moments

The Bucs have lost their early-season magic for coming up clutch in the most pressure-packed moments during their recent 1-5 slide, but Baker Mayfield the Bucs can still correct that over the next three weeks

Elijah Roberts: Execution is Key | Salty Dogs

Friend of the pod Elijah Roberts returns for another illuminating chat, while Jeff and Scott look back at the Falcons game and ahead to exciting three weeks coming up.

Buccaneers-Panthers Injury Report Dec.17: David Did Not Participate, Evans and Otton Limited

A look at Wednesday's injury report ahead of the Week 16 matchup

Safety Rashad Wisdom Activated from Injured Reserve | Updates

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the month of December

Bucs Looking to Apply Pressure vs. Panthers | Bucs Blitz

A look a new additions, including Anthony Walker Jr. and Jason Pierre-Paul, along with the potential roles for Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish with Zyon McCollum being placed on injured reserve

Baker Mayfield Looks Ahead to Carolina | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 16 practice. QB Mayfield discussed having a great practice, taking advantage of their opportunity and looking ahead to the game vs. the Panthers.

Mike Evans: Hungry for Redemption | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 16 practice. WR Evans discussed his return to the field, needing to finish games and his focus being entirely on this season.

Buccaneers Ready for Divisional Battle vs. Carolina | Bucs Insider

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed the impact of WR Mike Evans and the upcoming division battle vs. the Panthers.

Photos: Buccaneers Practice Week 16 2025

View pictures from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice on 12/17/2025

Todd Bowles on the Team Taking Accountability | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Wednesday's Week 16 practice. HC Bowles discussed coming together as a team, the possibility of players returning vs. the Panthers and fighting for a playoff spot.

Bucs Look to Clutch Up in Carolina | The Todd Bowles Show

Team Reporter Casey Phillips sits down with Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles ahead of the Bucs' game vs. the Carolina Panthers in Week 16 of the 2025 NFL Season. They discussed needing to secure a critical division win, players getting healthy at the right time and what's at stake vs. the Panthers.

How to Watch: Buccaneers at Panthers | Week 16 2025

Find out how to watch, stream, or listen to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers Week 16 NFL game on Dec. 21, 2025. Get kickoff time, TV channel, and live audio details.

Buccaneers-Panthers: Top Storylines & Key Matchups in Week 16

With first place on the line in the NFC South, the Bucs will look to return to their early-season propensity of making key plays in crunch time, while dealing with such Carolina standouts as DT Derrick Brown and rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan

Gene Deckerhoff on First Kickoff Return in Franchise History

Join Gene Deckerhoff as he remembers one of the Buccaneers' most iconic plays ,the first kickoff return touchdown in franchise history. WR Michael Spurlock returned a kickoff 90-yards to the end zone against the Atlanta Falcons as Deckerhoff gave us one of his most memorable calls of his career.