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Buccaneers vs Lions Creamsicle Photos

The Creamsicles officially return October 15 against the Detroit Lions. The Buccaneers will dawn their iconic uniforms against their former NFC Central foe. Check out some of the top photos from the history of the rivalry.

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 4, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 28-10 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 4, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 28-10 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1981 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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Game 3: Linebackers Scot Brantley (#52) and Hugh Green (#53) chase Detroit running back Billy Sims (#20) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Linebackers Scot Brantley (#52) and Hugh Green (#53) chase Detroit running back Billy Sims (#20) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: Wide receiver Theo Bell (#83) catches the ball as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Defensive tackle Jon Cannon #78 and defensive end Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warm up for a game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Defensive tackle Jon Cannon #78 and defensive end Ray Seals #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warm up for a game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul R. Baker/© 1992 Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Cornerback Martin Mayhew #35 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 3: Cornerback Martin Mayhew #35 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on October 3, 1993 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 27-10. (photo by Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul R. Baker/© 1992 Paul R. Baker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 3: The Tampa Bay defense tackles Detroit fullback James Jones (#30) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..
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Game 3: The Tampa Bay defense tackles Detroit fullback James Jones (#30) as the Bucs beat the Detroit Lions 21-17 at Tampa Stadium. (9/16/1984)..

Diez; Ferro; Mencher/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) scrambles as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) scrambles as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

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Game 1: Quarterback Jack Thompson (#14) drops back to pass as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Quarterback Jack Thompson (#14) drops back to pass as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Running back Michael Morton (#1) runs with the ball as fullback James Wilder (#32) blocks as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Running back Michael Morton (#1) runs with the ball as fullback James Wilder (#32) blocks as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Linebacker Andy Hawkins (#59) tackles Detroit running back James Jones (#30) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Linebacker Andy Hawkins (#59) tackles Detroit running back James Jones (#30) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16 (OT). (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16 (OT). (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1985 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 1: Fullback James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Fullback James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Ray Perkins of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Quarterback Vinne Testaverde #14 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Head Coach Ray Perkins of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Quarterback Vinne Testaverde #14 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

John Bard/© 1988 John Bard/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Game 1: Nose guard David Logan (#76) sacks Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Nose guard David Logan (#76) sacks Detroit quarterback Eric Hipple (#17) as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 1: Wide receiver Gerald Carter (#87) is tackled as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...
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Game 1: Wide receiver Gerald Carter (#87) is tackled as the Bucs lose to the Detroit Lions 11-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/4/1983)...

Hale; Mencher; Serne; Rivenbark/St. Petersburg Times
Game 8: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982).
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Game 8: Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982).

Rivenbark, M.; Mencher, E./St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Center and Guard Dan Turk #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on sidelines during the game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 13, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-20. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Center and Guard Dan Turk #50 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on sidelines during the game against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 13, 1987 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-20. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Steve Priest/© 1987 Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982)
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Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon (#63) sacks Lions quarterback Gary Danielson (#16) as the Bucs defeat the Detroit Lions 23-21 at Tampa Stadium. (12/26/1982)

Rivenbark, M.; Mencher, E./St. Petersburg Times
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 18: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 18, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 21-10. (photo by Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Steve Priest/© 1988 Steve Priest/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Steve Young #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1985 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Gene Sanders #74, Guard Ray Snell #72 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Gene Sanders #74, Guard Ray Snell #72 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Kicker Donald Igwebuike #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Kicker Donald Igwebuike #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with teammates against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1985 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Linebacker Scot Brantley #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT). (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 24: Linebacker Scot Brantley #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 24, 1985 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT). (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1985 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to make a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to make a tackle against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Unknown/© 1984 Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Cecil Johnson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Cecil Johnson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 19-16(OT) (photo by Unknown/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Bob and Sylvia Allen/© 1984 Bob and Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Karl Morgan #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Defensive tackle Karl Morgan #67 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Offensive Tackle Ron Heller #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Offensive Tackle Ron Heller #73 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to block against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tight end Jerry Bell #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tight end Jerry Bell #82 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 16, 1984 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 21-17. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1984 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running Back James Wilder #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (Photo by Allen Studio's/Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Hugh Green #53 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (Photo by Allen Studio's/Tampa Bay Buccaneers.)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running back Michael Morton #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Running back Michael Morton #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Studio/© 1983 Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58, Cornerback Mike Washington #40, Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 and Defensive tackle Brad White #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Linebacker Jeff Davis #58, Cornerback Mike Washington #40, Defensive end Lee Roy Selmon #63 and Defensive tackle Brad White #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks the quarterback against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks the quarterback against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen Studio/© 1983 Allen Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary Coach Wayne Fonts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Safety Cedric Brwon #34 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive Coordinator/ Secondary Coach Wayne Fonts of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks to Safety Cedric Brwon #34 against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 4: Defensive tackle David Logan #76 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 4, 1983 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 0-11. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1983 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Dave Stalls #65 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Defensive end Dave Stalls #65 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jimmie Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Jimmie Giles #88 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running Back Melvin Carver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running Back Melvin Carver of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Kicker Bill Capece #3 and Punter Larry Swider #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate kick against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Kicker Bill Capece #3 and Punter Larry Swider #9 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate kick against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Melvin Carver #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Running back Melvin Carver #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on December 26, 1982 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 23-21. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1982 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Scott Cunningham/© 1979 Scott Cunningham/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Safety Neal Colzie #20, Linebacker Aaron Brown #55 and Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Safety Neal Colzie #20, Linebacker Aaron Brown #55 and Linebacker Andy Hawkins #59 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1980 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running back Rick Berns #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running back Rick Berns #36 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on November 23, 1980 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 10-24. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running Back Ricky Bell #42 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 1: Running Back Ricky Bell #42 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Detroit Lions at Tampa Stadium on September 1, 1979 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 31-16 (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio/© 1979 Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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NFL Sets 2025 Salary Cap at $279.2 Million

The NFL's salary cap has increased dramatically for a fourth straight year, going up by roughly $24 million from the 2024 figure and a total of $96.7 million over the last four years

Draft-Day Dealing | S.S. Mailbag

This week, Bucs fans have questions about the possibility of Jason Licht trading up in the first round of this year's draft, the value of the Scouting Combine and more

Buccaneers.com 2025 Mock Draft 3.0

The Buccaneers land secondary help in our latest first-round projection, while the first two picks are not used on quarterbacks this time

Todd Bowles Raves on D-Line Tandem of Yaya Diaby and Calijah Kancey | Brianna's Blitz 

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Head Coach Todd Bowles gave a rave review of Yaya Diaby and Calijah Kancey's respective 2024 campaigns on the gridiron

Takeaways From NFL Combine Media Day, D-Line FA Outlook | Bucs Insider

Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer & Editor Scott Smith and Staff Writer/Reporter Bri Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's edition of Bucs Insider. The team discussed stories from the Buccaneers at the NFL Combine, coaching staff updates, and free agents on the Bucs' defensive line.

Combine Takeaways: Defensive Coaching Changes, Bucky Irving Inside Prowess and SirVocea Dennis Coverage Potential 

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Head Coach Todd Bowles fielded a variety of questions on various topics, ranging from defensive coaching changes to the impact of both running back Bucky Irving and inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis

2025 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Sterling Shepard

After eight productive seasons with the Giants, WR Sterling Shepard found an opportunity to demonstrate that he could still be a valuable offensive weapon by reuniting with his former college teammate

Jason Licht: Bucs Could Go "Any Which Way" in Draft

The Bucs may have some fairly obvious needs on the defensive side of the ball, but GM Jason Licht sees multiple ways the team can improve on both sides of the ball in the 2025 draft

Combine Takeaways: Promotion of Josh Grizzard, First-Round Pass Rusher Analysis, Chris Godwin's Progression

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, General Manager Jason Licht fielded a variety of questions from the podium, including ones about the promotion of Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator, Chris Godwin's health and the acclimation of first-round edge rushers to the pros

Jason Licht's Approach To The 2025 Draft Class | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht spoke to the media at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. GM Licht discussed people calling OC Josh Grizzard 'the Wizard', what WR Chris Godwin means to the Buccaneers and continuing to rely on young players to make an impact.

Todd Bowles' Positions of Interest Ahead of 2025 NFL Draft | Press Conference

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. HC Bowles discussed OC Josh Grizzard getting ready to call plays, WR Chris Godwin's work ethic and improving the pass rush.

NFC South Division Draft Discussion | Road to the Draft

Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Team Reporter Casey Phillips discuss the potential prospects of interest leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft. This week they discussed what the Bucs' division rivals could look to do in the first round.

2025 Buccaneers Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

With the NFL Scouting Combine set to kickoff this week and the endless evaluation discussions that will ensue from the hub in Indianapolis, movement on mocks is inevitable. Will the Bucs likely bolster the trenches in the draft or the second and third level of the defense? Here is what analysts are saying

Point-Counterpoint: 2025 Statistical Prediction

Brianna Dix and Scott Smith make bold predictions for the Buccaneers' 2025, one centered around Calijah Kancey and the other focusing on Baker Mayfield

Applications Open for Sixth Annual Tampa Bay Buccaneers She is Football Scholarship

Today, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation announced that applications for its sixth annual scholarship, now titled the Buccaneers She is Football Scholarship, are now open.

Photos: 2025 Jr. Bucs Movie Night

View images of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jr. Bucs Movie Night on Sunday, February 22nd, 2025.
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