Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback heading into the Buccaneers' first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well during the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.
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Buccaneers Preseason Schedule
Week Date Opponent Result Record 1 8/10 W 17-14 1-0 Week Date Opponent Time TV Venue 2 8/17 7:30 PMTBDEverBank Stadium3 8/23 7:30 PMTBDRaymond James Stadium -
Buccaneers Regular Season Schedule
Week Date Opponent Time TV Venue 1 9/8 4:25 PMFOXRaymond James Stadium2 9/15 1:00 PMFOXFord Field3 9/22 1:00 PMFOXRaymond James Stadium4 9/29 1:00 PMFOXRaymond James Stadium5 10/3 8:15 PMAmazon Prime VideoMercedes-Benz Stadium6 10/13 1:00 PMFOXCaesars Superdome7 10/21 8:15 PMESPNRaymond James Stadium8 10/27 1:00 PMFOXRaymond James Stadium9 11/4 8:15 PMESPNGEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium10 11/10 1:00 PMFOXRaymond James Stadium12 11/24 1:00 PMCBSMetLife Stadium13 12/1 4:05 PMFOXBank of America Stadium14 12/8 1:00 PMCBSRaymond James Stadium15 12/15 4:25 PMFOXSoFi Stadium16 12/22 8:20 PMNBCAT&T Stadium17 12/29 1:00 PMCBSRaymond James Stadium18 1/5 1:00 PMTBDRaymond James Stadium
Buccaneers team stats 2023
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passing yards
4044rushing yards
990receiving yards
Mike Evans WR1255tackles
86interceptions
3Passing
name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG K. Trask,QB2010.0%00.0000039.6B. Mayfield,QB1736456664.3%4,044237.928104023294.6C. Godwin,WR17010.0%00.0000039.6Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD K. Trask,QB21-1-1.01-0.50000B. Mayfield,QB17621632.6319.618816R. Jarrett,WR10100.000.00000K. Vaughn,RB624421.897.000130D. Thompkins,WR178567.0173.30314R. White,RB172729903.63858.2634046S. Tucker,RB1115231.572.10071T. Palmer,WR173227.3131.30301C. Godwin,WR174389.5192.21003C. Edmonds,RB13491763.62113.500228Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD D. Wells,TE522-10-501-2.0-10.01R. Jarrett,WR104960150416.027.01K. Vaughn,RB62521030.31.00D. Thompkins,WR1717258351264.974.05R. White,RB176470549934332.3611.023R. Hainsey,C1700-3003-0.2-3.00S. Tucker,RB112295060.812.00T. Palmer,WR1739683851035422.6103.017D. Moore,WR757941915213.462.03C. Godwin,WR17831301,0241224760.2376.053M. Evans,WR17791361,25516137573.8322.054P. Durham,TE135758120254.516.03C. Edmonds,RB1314178160146.2111.05C. Otton,TE1747674551042726.8223.022K. Kieft,TE161522120.12.01Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD C. Gill, OLB15 2 5 7 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Pitts, CB4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Camarda, P17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. O'Connor, DL11 2 2 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Winfield Jr., SAF17 76 46 122 6 48 6 12 3 0 0 4 0 K. Britt, LB16 9 10 19 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Dean, CB13 46 15 61 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 M. Watts, OLB7 4 0 4 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Davis, CB12 40 12 52 0 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 D. White, LB14 49 34 83 2.5 19 5 6 2 0 0 0 0 R. Jarrett, WR10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Thompkins, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Feiler, G13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. White, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Vea, NT15 28 15 43 5.5 31.5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Russell, LB8 6 1 7 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Triner, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Delaney, DB17 17 7 24 0 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 Y. Diaby, OLB17 25 13 38 7.5 48 12 0 0 0 0 2 0 D. Senat, NT3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Neal, SAF15 51 24 75 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Izien, SAF17 46 17 63 0 0 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 S. Tucker, RB11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Gaines, DL17 7 17 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Z. McCollum, CB17 45 19 64 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 M. Greene, DL10 2 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Nelson, OLB16 21 16 37 3 18 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tryon-Shoyinka, OLB17 26 17 43 5 39 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 J. Hayes, DB15 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Palmer, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. David, LB15 86 48 134 4.5 43.5 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 W. Gholston, DL16 10 9 19 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 D. Moore, WR7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Godwin, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Evans, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Dennis, LB13 6 2 8 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Merriweather, SAF16 7 7 14 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 C. Kancey, DL14 19 7 26 4 22 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 C. Edmonds, RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Barrett, LB16 33 19 52 4.5 32.5 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 T. Wirfs, T17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Hall, DL16 11 11 22 0.5 1.5 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 L. Goedeke, T17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Otton, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Kieft, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
passing yards
686rushing yards
127receiving yards
Mike Evans WR195tackles
14Passing
name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG B. Mayfield,QB2487762.3%686343.062860106.3Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD B. Mayfield,QB24317.81415.50002D. Thompkins,WR211010.0105.00001R. White,RB2271274.71663.50089T. Palmer,WR2199.094.50000C. Edmonds,RB211312.8915.50041Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD D. Thompkins,WR21244042.08.00R. White,RB25839811219.548.03T. Palmer,WR234882915644.060.02D. Moore,WR234772614438.542.03C. Godwin,WR2813851112342.530.04M. Evans,WR211191951812997.535.07P. Durham,TE21118180189.011.01C. Edmonds,RB23426901413.032.01C. Otton,TE213191541212777.079.010Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD C. Gill, OLB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. O'Connor, DL2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Winfield Jr., SAF2 4 1 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Britt, LB2 7 8 15 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Dean, CB2 13 2 15 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 C. Davis, CB2 10 1 11 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 D. White, LB2 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V. Vea, NT2 2 1 3 0.5 4.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Delaney, DB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Y. Diaby, OLB2 3 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Mauch, G2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Neal, SAF2 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Izien, SAF2 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Gaines, DL2 1 2 3 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. McCollum, CB2 8 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Nelson, OLB2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tryon-Shoyinka, OLB2 2 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. David, LB2 14 4 18 1 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 W. Gholston, DL2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Durham, TE2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Dennis, LB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Merriweather, SAF2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Kancey, DL2 4 2 6 1.5 8.5 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 S. Barrett, OLB2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Hall, DL2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Otton, TE2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Buccaneers Depth Chart
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Glossary
Buccaneers Injury Report
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Player |
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LB
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RESE: Out for season
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Personal - Not Specified
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TE
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NFI: Out for season
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Undisclosed - Not Specified
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S
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QUES: Out for season
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Quadriceps - Soreness
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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Shoulder - Sprain
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WR
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed
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WR
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QUES: Out for season
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General Soreness
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DT
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed
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WR
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QUES: Out for season
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Ribs
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WR
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed
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DT
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QUES: Out for season
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Leg
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RB
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed - Not Specified
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed - Not Specified
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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Ankle - Not Specified
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OG
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IR: Out for season
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Knee - ACL - Surgery
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OT
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IR: Out for season
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Knee - Not Specified
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Monday, August 5, 2024
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LB
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RESE: Out for season
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Personal - Not Specified
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QB
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NFI: Out for season
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Undisclosed - Not Specified
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S
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QUES: Out for season
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Quadriceps - Soreness
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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Shoulder - Sprain
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S
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QUES: Out for season
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Ankle
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RB
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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Undisclosed
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LB
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QUES: Out for season
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OG
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IR: Out for season
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Knee - ACL - Surgery
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Buccaneers Odds & Projections
Latest Buccaneers News
John Wolford : Still has shot at No. 2 job
Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback heading into the Buccaneers' first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well during the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.
Kyle Trask : Not locked into No. 2 job
Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Trask and John Wolford are still in competition for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Trask has been the presumptive No. 2 quarterback this offseason and training camp after filling that role in 2023, but Bowles is apparently making the University of Florida product earn that slotting again this summer. The two quarterbacks each played a half in Saturday night's preseason win over the Bengals and put up comparable numbers, so the competition doesn't appear to be over.
Kameron Johnson : Struggling with rib injury
Johnson (ribs) participated in limited fashion in Monday's practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. The undrafted rookie did not play in Saturday's preseason-opening win over the Bengals and is not yet able to participate in practices without restriction. Johnson had impressed teammates and coaches since arriving in May, but unless he can get on the field for at least one of the final two preseason games, it may be difficult for the Barton College product to even garner a practice-squad spot.
Jalen McMillan : Wears red non-contact jersey Monday
McMillan was dealing with what head coach Todd Bowles labeled "general soreness" Monday, leading to the rookie wearing a red non-contact jersey in practice, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. McMillan continued to make a strong case for the No. 3 receiver job in Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals, recording two receptions for 23 yards. However, it appears his first taste of professional on-field action also left him a bit worse for wear, and it remains to be seen if if the rookie will be able to participate in the first day of joint practices with the Jaguars on Wednesday.
Sterling Shepard : Dealing with undisclosed injury
Shepard, who did not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Bengals, is dealing with an unspecified injury and didn't practice Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Smith notes the wideout actually began missing practice time in the days leading up to the game versus Cincinnati. Shepard, who was a college teammate of Baker Mayfield, was brought in to offer veteran depth, although he may realistically serve as no more than a No. 5 receiver given the promising play of both rookie Jalen McMillan and second-year wideout Trey Palmer.
Rakim Jarrett : Nursing unspecified injury
Jarrett did not practice Monday due to an undisclosed injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. The second-year wideout was able to log 31 snaps in a preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night, but head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Jarrett was a non-participant in the first practice following that contest. Bowles added that Jarrett was "nursing an injury" without offering any more specifics, and it remains to be seen if the receiver will be able to participate in the first day of joint practices with the Jaguars on Wednesday.
DJ Williams : Gets extended look Saturday
Williams rushed 10 times for 29 yards and brought in his only target for six yards in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Williams came into the game on the first drive of the second half and tied Sean Tucker for a team high in carries on the night. The undrafted rookie from Arizona is battling Tucker for a reserve running back role behind the projected top duo of Rachaad White and Bucky Irving, and he should be in line for another solid allotment of playing time in a preseason road matchup against the Jaguars on Saturday night.
Chase McLaughlin : Rare miss in preseason opener
McLaughlin made a 35-yard field goal and misfired on a 51-yard attempt while also making both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night. McLaughlin posted a career-best 93.5 percent success rate on field goals during the 2023 regular season and went 7-for-8 on attempts from 50-plus yards, so Saturday's miss was an outlier with respect to his time on the Buccaneers. The veteran placekicker's job is completely secure heading into the 2024 season, and McLaughlin should have a chance to continue working out the kinks over the final two preseason contests.