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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the NFL Draft, and general manager Jason Licht's preparations are just about set. Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images We're officially just six days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and all 32 teams are making their preparations for one of the most important days of the year.

There are several key Buccaneers players who could lose their starting positions depending on how GM Jason Licht plays his cards in this year's NFL Draft. Dec 15, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ben Bredeson (68) and quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrate as the leave the field after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use a linebacker, so we put together some options in the NFL Draft. Georgia linebacker CJ Allen (LB01) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The linebacker corps is going to look very different for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2026. Linebacker Lavonte David, who played for the Bucs for 14 seasons, retired this offseason, with free agent signing Alex Anzalone coming in to take his place.

Would the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take an offensive lineman in the first round? Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need a lot of help everywhere on defense as the NFL Draft approaches. They need starters at edge rusher and linebacker, but they could also desperately use depth at cornerback, defensive line and safety.

Don't expect Jason Licht to bypass the opportunity to draft a quality edge rusher early in this year's draft just because he's struggled to do so in the past. Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stands on the sidelines during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium.

Jason Licht gave his thoughts on whether or not the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to a Super Bowl roster. Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Jason Licht has seen it all as an NFL executive. He's been around plenty of Super Bowl-winning teams while working with the Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots, and most recently, the 2020 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Quite the compliment here from a former Bucs quarterback. Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) all smiles after the win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images | Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images There has been plenty of speculation as to whether or not the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should give quarterback Baker Mayfield an extension in the future.

This one player is being frequently mocked to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers... Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez asks for more crowd noise during the Big 12 Championship football game | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We're just eight days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and all 32 teams are likely going over the final touches on their draft strategies and scouting reports.

This former Buccaneers signal caller had a lot of great things to say about Baker Mayfield as his contract extension talks loom. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for the 2026 NFL Draft, but there's been another big talking point this offseason surrounding the team — and it has to do with their quarterback.

It may shock a lot of Buccaneers fans if it happens, but it may be a genius move in the long run. Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.