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Report: With A Loss Today, Bucs Might Become Sellers

On one hand Joe firmly believes the Bucs ought to be shopping talent. Sure, the Bucs could still make the playoffs. Anything can happen in this garbage NFC South landfill. But really, outside of the slim chance of making the…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 4:01 AM
Report: With A Loss Today, Bucs Might Become Sellers
Key Things to Know
  • ESPN reports the Buccaneers may become trade deadline sellers if they lose to the Carolina Panthers.
  • A loss against Carolina would drop Tampa Bay to a 1-6 record on the season.
  • JoeBucsFan argues trading away players would signal the impending dismissal of head coach Todd Bowles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could become sellers at the NFL trade deadline if they lose against the Carolina Panthers. A defeat would drop Tampa Bay to a 1-6 record, reportedly prompting figures around the league to expect general manager Jason Licht to consider trade options.

JoeBucsFan argues that shifting into seller mode would signal coach Todd Bowles' eventual departure and require approval from the Glazer family. Despite trade speculation, the writer doubts ownership will sanction a firesale given the team's lingering playoff chances in a weak NFC South.

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