
Bucs' Defensive Draft Priority
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense in dire need of a game-changer in the 2026 draft, despite offensive additions. Losing Mike Evans leaves a void at big-bodied outside receiver. ESPNs Mel Kiper mocks Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq to Bucs, but tight end Cade Ottons recent extension and last years wide receiver pick make offensive splurges risky.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Bucs' Defensive Draft Priority. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
Welcome to NFL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NFL fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face big defensive gaps heading into the draft, even after signing linebacker Alex Anzalone, defensive tackle Ashan, Robinson, and edge-rusher Al-Qadin Muhammad. They also lost Star White receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, leaving a void of big-bodied outside receiver since their other top. It's thrive, more in the slot. ESPN draft expert Mel Kuiper recently mocked Oregon tight-in Kenyan Sadiq to Tampa Bay as a replacement. At 6-speed 3, with 4.39 speed, Sadiq's size and explosiveness could help in the red zone, especially with new coordinators' act. Robinson's scheme that often uses two tight-ends. Fans and analysts worry the defense needs priority, though. Last season, it struggled badly, and free agency signings like Muhammad aren't elite enough to fix the edge-rush. Plus, franchise great Lavante David, my retire, creating urgency at linebacker.
The Bucks just extended tight-in K-Daten with a $30 million deal, making another tight-in like Sadiq a luxury they can't afford. They also picked wide receiver Ameca Agbuca in the first round last year, so repeating on offense risks, ignoring defensive depth. Heading into the 2026 draft, Tampa Bay must target a game-changer on defense to brighten their outlook, steering clear of offensive, splurges. This story is shared with support from our sponsor. You know what is better than earbuds in bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.
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