Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After adding Rueben Bain Jr. in Round 1, the Bucs come back with an NFL legacy pick in Josiah Trotter, defensive back Keionte Scott, a UM teammate of Bain, and imposing receiver Ted Hurst.

Bain should immediately improve a defense that has struggled to find a legitimate pass rusher. Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht was pleasantly surprised a player of Bain's caliber dropped to the 15th pick.

The draft is deep at edge rusher, so Tampa Bay should have several options with the 15th pick in the first round. Trading down is also a possibility for a team that could use more draft capital in the early rounds.

Tampa Bay holds the 15th pick on Thursday night. That likely won't happen until at least 9:30, giving partygoers time to partake in the "immersive fan activities, giveaways and bar takeovers."

Discussions about needs and costs come as the NFL team nears a 2027 decision on extending its lease, and the Rays are seeking about $1.15 billion in public money for a new ballpark across the street.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged the changing political landscape for diversity initiatives in the U.S., but added that he didn’t believe there should be any legal issues with the league’s policy.

The 36-year-old linebacker was the heart and soul of Tampa Bay’s defense, helping the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl by dominating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Feb. 7, 2021.

The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy after Evans and his family built strong relationships with the community over 12 seasons. Once past that, he says, picking a new spot was far easier.

The measure was named after Teddy Bridgwater, who played with the Bucs last season after he was suspended from Miami Northwestern High because he paid for meals and rides for his players.

After spending the past 12 years solidifying a Hall of Fame resume in Tampa Bay, receiver Mike Evans is headed to San Francisco on a reported three-year, $60.4 million contract.

Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

Teddy Bridgewater's suspension from his voluntary position at Miami Northwestern High inspired the legislation, which would permit prep coaches to financially help kids on their teams.