ESPN’s latest NFL Power Rankings put Tampa Bay at No. 13, but the spotlight is on Jamel Dean to prove his worth.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to 2-0 on the preseason with a 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. Teddy Bridgewater made his first appearance and threw a pair of touchdown passes after signing a deal with the Buccaneers at the beginning of August.

Auman notes that Tampa Bay's decision to release safety Marcus Banks and to place fellow safety J.J. Robert son injured reserve could open the door for Sanders, who will now be competing with Kaevon Merriweather and Rashad Wisdom for the fourth and final safety slot on the roster.

Jalen McMillan shared on his social meda that he's doing fine after the Buccaneers' receiver suffered a neck injury.

Brooks was tabbed a Burlsworth Trophy semifinalist after earning a starting spot with UT's secondary team in 2024. According to the university's website, he was a three-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll, wearing the SEC Graduate patch after earning his undergraduate degree in finance in May 2024.

On Saturday evening the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their second preseason game of the 2025 campaign in Pittsburgh, where they faced off against the Steeler

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater showcased his talent in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Many are wondering if they'll get to see Baker Mayfield this preseason, but Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is more concerned about seeing his potential backup QBs on the field.

Teddy Bridgewater isn't where he wants to be. He recently signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to be a backup quarterback. But he wishes he wasn't even in the NFL at the moment. Bridgewater would rather be coaching. He was the head coach at Miami Northwestern High School. But he was suspended there for giving improper benefits to players.