Tampa Bay Buccaneers Release 2026 Roster Under Head Coach Todd Bowles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have confirmed their roster for the 2026 season, led by Head Coach Todd Bowles. The squad features a diverse mix of experienced veterans and young prospects looking to make their mark in the league.

At quarterback, the team is anchored by veteran Baker Mayfield, a nine-year professional out of Oklahoma. The quarterback group also includes Easton Stick, entering his seventh season from North Dakota State, and rookie Jalon Daniels from Kansas. They will be distributing the ball to a receiving corps led by ten-year veteran Chris Godwin Jr. from Penn State, alongside younger targets like Emeka Egbuka, a two-year veteran from Ohio State. Offensive protection features veteran tackle Tristan Wirfs, a seven-year player out of Iowa.

The defensive unit is powered by established stars, including nose tackle Vita Vea, a nine-year veteran out of Washington, and safety Antoine Winfield Jr., entering his seventh season from Minnesota. Linebacker Alex Anzalone brings ten years of experience from Florida, while defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches stands as the roster's most experienced player with twelve years in the league.

Rounding out the roster are key specialists and new talents. Punter Riley Dixon, an eleven-year veteran from Syracuse, and kicker Chase McLaughlin, with eight years of experience from Illinois, anchor the special teams. They are joined by a large contingent of players entering their first year in the league, such as defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart from Clemson and linebacker Josiah Trotter from Missouri.