Hip surgery in 2024 impacted some of rookie CB Benjamin Morrison's initial NFL goals but now he's on a new mission as the second-round pick out of Notre Dame begins his career with the Buccaneers with a good first day at rookie minicamp

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer/Editor and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed moments from Day 1 of rookie minicamp, rookie jersey numbers and notable 2025 undrafted free agents.

Former Oregon teammates Tez Johnson and Bucky Irving reunite in Tampa Bay after vocal manifestation by Johnson prior to the 2025 NFL Draft

View photos from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers participating in rookie minicamp on May 9, 2025 in AdventHealth Training Center.

The Buccaneers now have five of their six 2025 draft picks under contract after WR Emeka Egbuka, the 19th-overall selection, inked his rookie deal on Friday morning

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka spoke to the media before the start of 2025 rookie minicamp. WR Egbuka discussed his brunch with QB Baker Mayfield, wanting to make the most of every opportunity and putting on his helmet for the first time.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media during the Bucs' 2025 rookie minicamp. HC Bowles discussed his initial thoughts from Day 1, CB Jacob Parrish's interception and undrafted free agents S Shilo Sanders and DL Desmond Watson.

View photos of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookies arriving for rookie minicamp at AdventHealth Training Center.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Tez Johnson spoke to the media before the start of 2025 rookie minicamp. WR Johnson discussed loving QB Baker Mayfield's game, his relationship with RB Bucky Irving and being thankful for this opportunity.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cornerback Benjamin Morrison spoke to the media before the start of 2025 rookie minicamp. CB Morrison discussed his recovery, playing for HC Todd Bowles and what his draft call represented to him.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Outside Linebacker Daivd Walker spoke to the media before the start of 2025 rookie minicamp. OLB Walker discussed entering a 'stacked' OLB room, the value of legacy and doing anything it takes to win.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy Finalist Henry Banks II spoke to the media during the Bucs' 2025 rookie minicamp. He discussed the value of building connections in the coaching world and how the National Coaching Academy is helping him achieve his dreams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy Finalist Lukkes Gilgan spoke to the media during the Bucs' 2025 rookie minicamp. He discussed how the National Coaching Academy was 'everything he hoped for' and the openness of the program.

This year's additions in the "eighth round" of the draft include Florida DL Desmond Watson, Colorado S Shilo Sanders, QB-to-WR convert Garrett Greene and relative football newcomer Ben Chukwuma

On the same day they reported for the Bucs' rookie minicamp on Thursday, 2025 draft picks Jacob Parrish, David Walker, Elijah Roberts and Tez Johnson all signed their initial NFL contracts with the Buccaneers

A look back at Lavonte David's finest games as a member of the Krewe

The Bucs will have a total of 61 players on the field for this weekend's minicamp, including six draft picks, 15 rookie free agents, six first-year men and 34 players who are trying out in hopes of earning a spot on the 90-man roster

As the Buccaneers' 2025 rookie class arrives in Tampa, here are five first-year players to keep your eye on

25 finalists were named out of nearly 1,000 applicants for the 2025 Tampa Bay Buccaneers National Coaching Academy