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• Shane McClanahan leaves game with apparent arm injury

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Shane McClanahan left today’s Spring Training game with an apparent arm injury, jumping up and down and signaling to the bench immediately after throwing a pitch. #Rays ace Shane McClanahan just left this game accompanied by head trainer Joe Benge. Here’s video of his final pitch, showing some serious discomfort. He immediately signal...2025
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• Braves continue camp cut-downs with Garrett Cooper and Connor Capel reassigned

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves have 37 players left in their big league camp. Tonight the Atlanta Braves announced two more cuts from their big league camp with Garrett Cooper and Conner Capel both being reassigned. The #Braves today also reassigned INF Garrett Cooper and OF Conner Capel to minor league camp. Atlanta now has 37 players in camp.— Atlanta ...2025
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• Braves at Phillies Spring Training game thread

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Braves lock horns with their division rivals for the first time The Braves will make a relatively rare trip down to Clearwater for today’s Spring Training action, which is the first, but certainly not the last, time these two teams will meet across the course of 2025. The Braves are definitely sending a skeleton crew of regulars or ...2025
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• K.J. Britt Signs With AFC Team, Bucs Sign Veteran ILB

Former Bucs starting inside linebacker K.J. Britt has signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In the same post, Schefter reported that Tampa Bay countered by signing former Dolphins inside linebacker Anthony Walker. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1900185321096065150 K.J. Britt's Time With Bucs Bucs ILB KJ Britt - Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR...2025
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• Bucs Re-Sign Kyle Trask

The Bucs have continued to shore up the depth on their offense, re-signing backup quarterback Kyle Trask, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1899995321997889907 Bucs QB Kyle Trask, C Graham Barton and OL Robert Hainsey - Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Trask was Tampa Bay's second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. General manager...2025
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• Browns: Grading the free agent moves so far

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Cleveland has been low-key in free agency, but how do the national sites grade the moves? The Cleveland Browns have been a bit low-key during the opening days of the NFL free agency period. That is not all that surprising given that the team is not flush with salary cap room, which leaves general manager Andrew Berry having to show pati...2025
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• 4 free agent linebackers who could be good fits for the Cowboys

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys would do well to add linebacker help during free agency With free agency beginning this week, it’s time for NFL teams to start buying new players. For the Dallas Cowboys, we are not sure what that ultimately means, but there’s always a chance the team does something. For them, it’s just about filling the holes in their roster so they can draf...2025
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• Are the Rays Changing the Cooking Time for Prospects?

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Slow and low is no longer how the Rays do things. Editor’s Note: Please join me in welcoming Jason Collette back to DRaysBay. He has written across the blogosphere at Baseball Prospectus, Rotowire, and more. We’re lucky to have him! - DR It is truism accepted by many that the Rays slow cook their prospects like brisket on a smoker. An...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Spring Training stories

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Injuries, excitement, sneaky showcases... Spring Training has it all. We’re finally into spring training in a real way, with actual gameplay and so much is going on. Pitchers are getting fired up about ABS... and ABS might also be proving some players have been lying about their height. Three Twins players had a scary near-miss, meanwh...2025
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• How team-friendly is Baker Mayfield's contract?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A year later, how does Tampa’s quarterback contract look? In light of news breaking, that 37-year-old Matthew Stafford is pushing for a reworked contract that would place him in the 50-million-dollar per year range, let’s take a comparative look at Baker Mayfield's current contract status. A little less than a year ago, the Buccaneers ...2025
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• Ranking the Bucs 2025 Free Agent Priorities

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bucs have some interesting decisions to make this offseason With NFL free agency right around the corner, the Buccaneers don’t have many unrestricted free agents to worry about, but there are a few who played key roles for the team in 2024 and some have been main stays for a long time. Let’s take a look and rank who the Bucs should...2025
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• McClanahan to be Opening Day stater

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images McClanahan will take the bump on Opening Day for the third time in his career The Tampa Bay Rays have named Shane McClanahan their Opening Day starter for the 2025 season when they’ll take on the Colorado Rockies on Friday, March 28th at Steinbrenner Field. This will be McClanahan’s third time as the Rays Opening Day starter; he starte...2025
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• Which prospect’s failure was most disappointing?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images They’ll break your heart. Not mine, just yours. The minor league crew covered the biggest prospect risers in the system yesterday, so you can bet your prized family heirloom golden dollars that they’ll be covering the biggest prospect fallers later today. On that note, which prospect’s bust was the most disappointing for you? There are ...2025
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"Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Duke Tobin clearly would love for the Bengals to re-sign DJ Reader as he gets set to enter NFL free agency."

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• PR Roundtable: Which Bucs Player Should Get A Contract Extension This Offseason?

A new Pewter Report Roundtable debuts every Tuesday on PewterReport.com. Each week, the Pewter Reporters tackle another tough Bucs question. This week’s prompt: Which Buc should get a contract extension this offseason? Scott Reynolds: Bucs Should Lock Baker Mayfield Up Long-Term Bucs QB Baker Mayfield - Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR The Bucs...2025
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• 4 free agent linebackers who could be good fits for the Cowboys
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• Mike Greenberg removes himself from Jaguars general manager search

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Jason Licht’s right hand man stays in Tampa Mike Greenberg, the assistant general manager for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has reaffirmed his commitment to the team by withdrawing his name from consideration for the general manager position with the Jacksonville Jaguars. This decision was widely reported by various outlets. Greenberg’s wit...2025
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• Who is your favorite fringy/not-really-a prospect in the Braves’ system?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Does anyone remember Randy Ventura? Minor league ranking stuff continues this week, as our crew will have more prospect content later in the day. In honor of that, a simple question — now that you’ve seen all sorts of Top 30ish lists roll out, including the one here, who do you love that didn’t get love on those lists? Me, well, my love...2025
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• Will the Buccaneers pursue a quarterback this offseason?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Is quarterback on Tampa Bay's offseason wishlist? The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Kyle Trask in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Trask, a holdover from the Tom Brady era, has been with the team the last four seasons. In the early years of his tenure with the team, he served as the team's third-string passer— In recent seasons, h...2025
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• Jaguars GM search: Four names to keep an eye on

Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images A quartet of GM candidates for Jags fans to watch out for The delayed departure of Trent Baalke as general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars means the franchise is now looking for the next leader of their front office operations. Further complicating the hiring process is the appointment of Liam Cohen, with the timeline...2025
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• 4 Candidates to Replace Liam Coen as Bucs Offensive Coordinator

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images It won’t be easy to replace Coen's play calling proficiency. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day….again.” Beyond being a seasonally appropriate nod, it’s now unfortunately become quite relevant to the Buccaneers and offensive coordinator searches. For the third consecutive off-season, the Bucs will be coach shopping (and I will be writing about ...2025
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• Report: Lions interviewing Larry Foote for defensive coordinator position

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions have their first known candidate for the defensive coordinator position: Detroit-native Larry Foote. The first known candidate for the Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator position has been revealed. According to a report from Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are interviewing Larry Foote for the posit...2025
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• Jaguars 2025 head coach candidate profile: Buccaneers OC Liam Coen

Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images What makes Liam Coen the right man for Jacksonville? For the third time in five years, the Jacksonville Jaguars are searching for a new head coach. Big Cat Country’s Jaguars head coach hiring process tracker is constantly being updated — but to provide more information on the top candidates being interviewed, we’ll be releasing in-depth profiles throughout...2025
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• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the hottest offense no one is talking about

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Under first-year coordinator Liam Coen, the Buccaneers have quietly become one of the NFL’s most elite offenses. For the second season in a row, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding into the playoffs on a sizzling (and necessary) late-season stretch. Through Week 10, Todd Bowles’ team was 4-6, effectively three games behind the 6-4 Atl...2025
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• Buccaneers vs. Commanders: NFL Wild Card Round Preview

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images After a 10-7 season, Tampa Bay has earned a spot in the 2024 postseason. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished their season 10-7. Coming off their bye week the team went 6-1 in their final seven games, finding momentum as they tore through the closing stretch of their schedule. Last year, the Buccaneers found themselves in a similar situation and their Wildc...2025
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• How can the Buccaneers clinch the NFC South title in Week 18?

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Bucs are a game up on the Falcons for the NFC South lead. We break down how they can clinch the division title for the 2025 NFL Playoffs in Week 18. Both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons enter the final Sunday of the 2024 NFL regular season with a chance to win the NFC South. While the Falcons swept the season series...2025
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• Bucs Mailbag: Coaching Staff Shakeup, Day 3 Draft Sleepers

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• Bucs Mailbag: Where Did The Pewter Jerseys Go? Drafting A CB First?

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• Mike Greenberg removes himself from Jaguars general manager search
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• Bucs Mailbag: Search Is On For Defensive Line Coach

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• Bucs Mailbag: What Now For Tampa Bay’s Coaching Staff?

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• Former Buccaneers OC Liam Coen is set to be named the next Jaguars head coach

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images How does this affect the Saints? Throughout the coaching cycle, Liam Coen was one of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ top choices for head coach. Yesterday, after their second meeting, it was announced that the Coen would return to Tampa Bay and become the highest-paid coordinator in the league. Many people believed that Jacksonville would mis...2025
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• Offensive coordinator Liam Coen chooses to stay with the Buccaneers

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Tampa Bay’s OC turns down the Jacksonville head coaching gig. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield must’ve won his head-to-head match against offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Tampa Bay’s coordinator has decided to remain the offensive play caller for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, turning down the opportunity to become the head coach of the...2025
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• Bucs Mailbag: Will Lavonte David Return? Coaching Changes Coming?

Bucs HC Todd Bowles and ILB Lavonte David – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Managing your family’s wealth means more to Amuni Financial than simply allocating your assets. It means legacy planning, brokerage & advisory services, retirement accounts, college savings accounts and insurance services. With 40 years of experience, let Amuni Financial help you plan ahead...2025
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• Bucs Mailbag: Should Todd Bowles Stay Or Go?

Bucs HC Todd Bowles – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR Managing your family’s wealth means more to Amuni Financial than simply allocating your assets. It means legacy planning, brokerage & advisory services, retirement accounts, college savings accounts and insurance services. With 40 years of experience, let Amuni Financial help you plan ahead and stay ahead....2025
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta selects Chipper Jones with No. 1 overall pick
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1952 - The Reds purchased veteran outfielder Willard Marshall from the Boston Braves. 1975 - The Braves draft second baseman Glenn Hubbard in the 20th round of the MLB Draft. 1986 - Barry Bonds hits his first career home run off of Craig McMurtry in a 12-3 Pirates win over the Braves. Bonds will finish with fo...2023
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• Chiefs signing Donovan Smith to one-year deal, according to a report
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Super Bowl LV champ is on his way to Kansas City. The NFL Draft has come and gone, but the Kansas City Chiefs aren’t done adding to their roster. The Chiefs are signing eight-year veteran offensive tackle Donovan Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissro. Veteran OT Donovan Smith is s...2023
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• DJ Reader ‘has been and could be a very important part of our team’

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Duke Tobin clearly would love for the Bengals to re-sign DJ Reader as he gets set to enter NFL free agency. The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Kelsey Conway was able to discuss the upcoming offseason with Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel and de facto general manager Duke Tobin. They discussed a wide range of topics, and eventually...2024
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• Report: Lions interviewing Larry Foote for defensive coordinator position
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• Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield having fun for the first time in a few years
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mayfield gets the chance to start for his fourth team in three years in Tampa Bay. Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield took part in the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship recently, and the media naturally asked him about football. According to the New York Post, Mayfield talked about the rejuvenation of his care...2023
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• SB Nation Reacts: Buccaneers fans feel the team can beat the Eagles

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Fans also vote on the better QB/OC duo. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night in Week 3. Foll...2023
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• Giants allow stranded Tampa Bay Bucs to use practice facility

Todd Bowles | Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After Jets canceled a Thursday joint practice with Tampa Bay, Giants let Bucs practice at Quest Diagnostics The New York Giants did not practice on Thursday, but an NFL team did use their Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, N.J. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, preparing for a preseason game against the New York...2023
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• Could Trey Palmer Be “The Big Catch” Of 2023 WR Class?

Throughout training camp and the preseason, Bucs rookie wide receiver Trey Palmer has made plenty of big plays. Bucs WR Trey Palmer - Photo By: Cliff Welch/PR From torching Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner in joint practice to hauling in two touchdowns in the preseason, Palmer appears to be the best candidate to...2023
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• The Linc - “This is not Kellen Moore’s offense. This is Jalen Hurts’ offense.”

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 10/16/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL Week 6 spin: What’s next for Cowboys, Anthony Richardson - ESPN+Under center? That has been 4% of Jalen Hurts’ dropbacks, an uptick of less than 1% from his previous seasons. The only delivery on what we were promised is pre-snap motion, ...2024
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• K.J. Britt Signs With AFC Team, Bucs Sign Veteran ILB
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• Lions CB Carlton Davis delivered ‘the best’ WR scouting report to team

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Lions DC Aaron Glenn said Carlton Davis delivered the best scouting report of the Bucs WRs that he’s ever witnessed. There may not be an NFL cornerback more familiar with the Buccaneers’ impressive duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin than current Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III. The Lions cornerback—acquired in a trade from t...2024
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• Ex-Giant Sterling Shepard cut; Kadarius Toney may be soon to follow

Sterling Shepard | Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Shepard could land on Tampa Bay practice squad One former New York Giants wide receiver is out of a job as of Monday — at least for now. Another one might also soon be out of work. Sterling Shepard, fifth on the Giants’ all-time receptions list with 372 catches, was cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Shepard’s...2024
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• DJ Reader ‘has been and could be a very important part of our team’
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• Devin White wants to remain in Tampa Bay

Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Despite a trade request made out of frustration, Devin White wants to stay with the Buccaneers for the long term The off-season was filled with rumors, questions, and speculation surrounding Buccaneers linebacker Devin White following his trade demand. Now, White has spoken out about that demand with the media following practice on Mond...2023
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• Shaq Barrett’s 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool in tragic accident
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Buccaneers have also released a statement regarding the tragic news. There is some unfortunate news to share this Sunday afternoon. Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett’s two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, drowned in a family pool Sunday morning. The news was first reported by Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. According to the report, ...2023
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• Buccaneers projected depth chart, post-NFL Draft
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Plenty will change between now and training camp, but here’s an initial glimpse at the potential pecking order. We now enter the only true quiet portion of the year for NFL activity, as not much will happen aside from mini-camps and OTAs before the entire roster reports for training camp in late July. Everything is subject to change unt...2023
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• Thank You, Tom Brady
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The GOAT has announced his retirement for good this time and I have some things to say This piece is going to be a bit more personal for me than other articles I write. On Wednesday morning, Tom Brady retired from the game of football, this time for good. There will be no return on twitter or dropping hints about his football future. The GOAT has said ...2023
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