The Bucs didn’t draft Josiah Trotter in the second round expecting him to spend his rookie season watching from the sidelines. They drafted him because they believe he has the instincts, toughness and competitive mentality to become a legitimate difference-maker at inside linebacker. Tampa Bay entered the season with some questions at linebacker, but Trotter … Read more
The Bucs can breathe a collective sigh of relief as rookie inside linebacker Caden Fordham, who was waived Tuesday, cleared waivers. That allows Tampa Bay to sign the North Carolina State product to its practice squad, a move that may come after the long weekend. Fordham was one of the standout performers for the Bucs … Read more
Pewter Report has reported that the Bucs have claimed cornerback Kevin Knowles off of waivers from the Chiefs. In a corresponding move, Fox Sports’ Greg Auman has reported that the team has waived rookie undrafted free agent inside linebacker, Caden Fordham. Bucs are claiming former Florida State CB Kevin Knowles off waivers, who was waived … Read more
Bucs rookie inside linebacker Josiah Trotter is on a fast track to becoming one of the two starters at the position in Tampa Bay’s defense. During the entirety of training camp, Trotter has stood out more than any of the other inside linebackers after being constantly involved in plays. The moments have varied from stopping … Read more
As if there were not enough headlines surrounding the Bucs this week, one of the team’s most polarizing former players found a new home on Saturday afternoon. Inside linebacker Devin White has signed a one-year deal with the Lions, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Breaking: The #Lions are signing former All-Pro LB Devin White … Read more
Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds answers your questions from the @PewterReport X account this week in the Bucs Mailbag. Submit your question to SR each week via X using the hashtag #PRMailbag. Here are the Bucs questions we chose to answer for this week’s edition. QUESTION: What is it going to take for the Bucs to … Read more
It didn’t take long for new Bucs inside linebacker Alex Anzalone to realize something was different with this defense when he first stepped into the meeting room at One Buc Place. There were more layers and more nuance about Todd Bowles’ scheme than his previous stops. The terminology was heavier. The responsibilities have shifted depending … Read more
The Bucs made a flurry of roster moves on Monday to begin the week. They were awarded inside linebacker John Bullock off of waivers after he was let go by the Colts, and signed long snapper Scott Daly. It was earlier reported, too, that Tampa Bay signed running back Kadarius Calloway, outside linebacker Yasir Holmes … Read more
The Bucs think they have something with the selection of Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter in the second round. Entering draft weekend, they had an obvious need to bolster a room that, to that point, had SirVocea Dennis and Christian Rozeboom battling for a starting middle linebacker spot next to Alex Anzalone. Trotter didn’t have the … Read more
Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2026 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds starts the previews with the inside linebacker position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need at edge/outside linebacker. Josh Queipo then analyzes a detailed list of this year’s top inside linebacker prospects … Read more