The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are unlikely to have running back Sean Tucker or wide receiver Jalen McMillan when the team takes on the Cincinnati Bengals to kick off the 2026 season. Head coach Todd Bowles listed both players as doubtful after Friday’s practice.

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Friday that wideout Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's opener against the Bengals, while fellow receiver Jalen McMillan is "doubtful."

Are the two NFL teams with the widest range of outcomes in 2026 meeting in Week 1? In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks breaks down a pair of true wild cards. Plus, three bounce-back candidates.

As Tampa Bay prepares for its Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bucs have gotten several important players back on the practice field: Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, and Sean Tucker, who have all dealt with injuries over the past several weeks.

Rookie linebacker Rueben Bain is on the right track to make his NFL debut for the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Go back and relive the top storylines and moments surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 50th season. As we celebrate our 50th season, go back and relive the top storylines and moments surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2022 season.

The Bucs have three running backs who could see work against Cincinnati, but fantasy managers shouldn't treat them equally in Week 1.

Todd Bowles’ rant captured the climate of the Bucs’ late-season collapse and called plenty more into question. “You’ve got to f--king care enough where this s--t hurts. It’s got to f--king mean something to you.