Buccaneers' biggest offseason need revealed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. One thing that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Todd Bowles have mostly been able to depend on is a stout defense that gets after the quarterback.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers walked away with a win over the Carolina Panthers on Saturday, a must win to keep their playoff dream alive, The game was a mixed bag that still ended in

Even amidst losses, Bruce Arians champions Todd Bowles, citing injuries and player development. The legendary coach and a senior advisor for Tampa Bay believes the Buccaneers can reload under his former offensive coordinator.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019 in 2025, and now they are getting their postmortem exits out of the way. With the sea

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter the offseason with their defensive line defined by continuity at the core and uncertainty around the edges. A review of the 2025 and 2026 cap figures shows a group anchored by a long-term investment in the middle, while a few rotational and veteran players face unclear seas in the bay.