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A new rumor has opened the door for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make a bold move in Round 2 of the NFL Draft and find an interesting prospect to replace franchise veteran Mike Evans.

At the NFL Combine, Miami star Ruben Benn Jr. became a divisive figure when it was revealed that his arms were shorter than the standard for productive EDGE rushers in the NFL. Nevertheless, he was still viewed as a player who should go in the top 10 after playing a key role in the Hurricanes reaching the national championship game in January.

However, 14 teams, including the Miami Dolphins, pursued the talented EDGE rusher. But Tampa didn’t, and they may have gotten a better player than expected with the No. 15 overall pick. But it’s hard to be that lucky twice, and the team still needs to find a player to fill the big void left by six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans.

Could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers move up to draft Denzel Boston on Friday night?

Well, a new rumor presents the possibility for the Buccaneers to do just that as early as Round 2. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, “The San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Buffalo Bills have received calls about potential trades at the top of Round 2 tonight, in what could be a busy trade night.”

The first selection of the trio of teams took place on Friday at Nos. 33, 34 and 35. Washington receiver Denzel Boston is still among the best players available. He has a very good start, good speed, is effective at winning jump balls and competitive pass battles, and is a problem in the red zone. The skills are quite similar to those of the Buccaneers legend.

Tampa Bay has the first pick in Round 2 at 46. So moving to the front of the line on Friday night would be a remarkable jump. However, with three teams willing to move back, there is an opportunity to land a very good prospect to pair with rising star Emeka Egbuka in the coming years.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers failed to live up to expectations last season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019. Now, coming off an offseason that created a void with the departures of Lavonte David and Mike Evans, it appears a major change could be coming early in the 2026 NFL Draft.

ESPN’s Jordan Reed wrote that he believes there is a “very real possibility” that the Buccaneers select Oregon Ducks tight end Kenyon Saadiq with the 15th overall pick.

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The 6-foot-3 Sadiq earned second-team All-American honors at Oregon last season and won the Big Ten Tight End of the Year award. He is viewed as a consensus top-20 talent in the 2026 NFL Draft class, with many viewing him as one of the best offensive weapons in the class.

He has been compared to All-Pro tight end Trey McBride by NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein, partially due to his running routes at all three levels and his ability to generate yards after the catch. Additionally, as another benefit to the NFL team that landed him, he has demonstrated a willingness to block and is at least usable in that role with room for improvement.

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Reed noted that tight end is one of the positions that the Buccaneers front office and coaching staff are “keying in” as potential Round 1 areas to address. Barring a trade, Sadiq would be the only tight end worth considering with a top-20 selection.

Tampa Bay seems relatively set at wide receiver with the trio of Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan for a three-receiver set. However, under new offensive coordinator Zach Robinson, it also appears that we could see more than 12 personnel sets from the Buccaneers’ offense in 2026. If so, Sadiq could potentially overtake Cade Otton as the top threat at the position.

If Saadiq is off the board while the Buccaneers are on the clock with the 15th overall pick, Tampa Bay is also reportedly eyeing the defensive end. With several edge rushers projected to go in the top 20, there’s a good chance the Buccaneers land one of their top targets.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on the verge of contention. While they missed the playoffs last season, it is now up to general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles to make sure they don’t do that again in 2026.

They already have their work cut out for them after losing a pair of locker room leaders, one in Mike Evans on offense and one in Lavonte David on defense. The Buccaneers have one of the game’s great young receivers in Emeka Egbuka, but replacing David will not be easy, but free agent signee Alex Anzalone will give it his best shot.

Meanwhile, the Buccaneers are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, where they have the 15th overall pick in the first round. The Bucs could use that pick to help replenish an offense that will no longer have Evans. Or, they could use it to strengthen their defense after losing a defensive leader like David.

Knowing the weaknesses of the Buccaneers, athleticNick Baumgardner projects Tampa Bay to select edge-rusher Keldrick Faulk out of Auburn. Baumgardner suggested the 6-foot-6, 276-pound prospect has “pretty wild potential.”

“Faulk is 2025 first-rounder Mychal Williams without the injury history,” Baumgardner wrote. “One of the youngest players in the class, Faulk’s potential (6 feet 6 inches and 276 pounds with nearly 35-inch arms) is quite wild. Todd Bowles can have fun with this selection.”

Keeping with the theme, Faulk is viewed as a wild card with his draft projection, but he is expected to land anywhere from the top-15 to the end of the first. However, almost everyone agrees that he will hear his name called on the first night of the draft, possibly even by Tampa Bay.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had to make some difficult decisions this offseason. They have already said goodbye to potential future Hall of Famer Mike Evans, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. Franchise icon linebacker Lavonte David retires after 14 seasons.

Needless to say, the Buccaneers’ roster makeup will look a little different when the 2026 season begins. Still, the Bucs are not finished building the roster. They are still evaluating low-risk, high-benefit solutions.

In the latest effort, the Buccaneers are bringing in offensive guard Kenyon Green for a free agency visit on Thursday. The 25-year-old Green spent last season with the Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens, but did not appear in a game.

Now a free agent again, Green looks to begin writing his next chapter after arriving as the 15th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Green started 14 of his 15 appearances as a rookie with the Houston Texans, but he missed the entire 2023 season due to a shoulder injury. Once healthy again, Green started nine of his 12 appearances with Houston in 2024.

Sometimes players unleash their potential with a change in scenario. Perhaps Tampa Bay can provide Green with what he’s looking for, helping him get closer to his draft position.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time in five seasons in 2025. Unlike many others, the Buccaneers did not feel that a coaching change was necessary, at least not at the head coach. Now they are replacing parts of the roster to help them get back to the postseason, but the work is not done yet.

recently, athleticSaad Youssef had an idea that could help fix some of Tampa Bay’s problems. He suggests that the Buccaneers sign future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner to a contract.

Still unsigned in free agency after spending the last two seasons with the Commanders, Wagner is now 35 years old. Still, there’s no doubt that the 14-year pro will add value to Tampa Bay’s defense, as their old starting middle linebacker, Lavonte David, retired after a memorable 14-year career.

Wagner, a six-time All-Pro and 10-time Pro Bowler, surprisingly still started all 17 games last season. He recorded an impressive 162 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four pass deflections and two interceptions.

The Buccaneers may feel they have already found David’s replacement after signing Alex Anzalone to a two-year, $17 million contract. Still, one could argue that the Buccaneers needed another middle linebacker even before David’s retirement. In fact, the addition of Wagner will complement Anzalone and the rest of the Buccaneers’ defense.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a clear step back from 2024 to 2025, going from a team that won the NFC South with 10 wins to a team that missed the playoffs entirely by winning only eight games. We’ve already seen the Buccaneers say goodbye to potential future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans, who signed with the 49ers. Now, the Bucs may prepare to move forward without another franchise icon.

On Tuesday, the Buccaneers at the team facility. Nevertheless, no official reason has been given for the press statement.

The 36-year-old is currently a free agent. Of course, there is a possibility that this could be an announcement highlighting David’s intention to play in his 15th NFL season.

However, it’s more likely that David is calling it a career, and the Buccaneers want to give him his day of appreciation. After all, this is a linebacker who came in as the 58th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

He never played for any other team, always remaining loyal to Tampa Bay. He earned a Pro Bowl nod, was named a first-team All-Pro, and, what no one will ever forget, he helped the Buccaneers win the Super Bowl.

Now, David may be eyeing the next chapter of his life. Meanwhile, the Buccaneers appear ready to move on without David. They have already signed Alex Anzalone and Christian Roseboom, and could add more in the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Buccaneers have seven selections.

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