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Buccaneers Kick Off 2026 Camp, Mayfield Pauses Deal

7/30/2026

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Buccaneers Open Camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their 2026 camp at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa on July 29.
The roster entered camp with 91 players after a Player Pathway exemption for offensive tackle Paul Rubelt.
All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs and defensive tackle Vita Vea missed day one because of hamstring and back strains.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield practiced fully but paused contract talks until after the season despite a $33.3 million annual salary.

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Camp Diary Returns

Camp Diary returns with video interviews of quarterback Jalon Daniels and linebacker David Walker.
Walker, a 2025 pick with 39 college sacks, healed from a rookie knee injury and now battles for a role behind Yaya Diaby and Rueben Bain Jr.
Daniels left Kansas with 9,282 passing yards, 67 touchdowns, 31 interceptions and a 61.5% completion rate.
The Pewter Report Podcast will recap Buccaneers practice at 4 p.m. ET with video analysis.

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Buccaneers Open Camp

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened their 2026 camp at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa on July 29.
The roster entered camp with 91 players after a Player Pathway exemption for offensive tackle Paul Rubelt.
All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs and defensive tackle Vita Vea missed day one because of hamstring and back strains.
Quarterback Baker Mayfield practiced fully but paused contract talks until after the season despite a $33.3 million annual salary.

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