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    River Wells

    River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

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    WATCH: Highlights From New Buccaneers WR Jalen McMilan

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    WATCH: Highlights From New Buccaneers DB Tykee Smith

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    BREAKING: Buccaneers Select Washington Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan At No. 92

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    WATCH: Highlights From New Buccaneers EDGE Chris Braswell

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    Buccaneers' NFC South Rival Bolsters Offense With Running Back in Second Round

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    New Buccaneers First Round Draft Pick Graham Barton: 'I'm Ready to Work'

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    Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is Psyched About New Teammate Graham Barton

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    WATCH: Duke IOL Graham Barton Gets Draft Day Call From Buccaneers

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    Buccaneers GM Jason Licht On Duke First Rounder Graham Barton: "We Had Him Targeted"

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    WATCH: New Buccaneers IOL Graham Barton's College Highlights

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    Elite EDGE Prospect Says He Wants To Play For Buccaneers With Former Teammate

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    Every Draft Pick The Buccaneers Have In The 2024 NFL Draft

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    Buccaneers Brought In Highly Touted SEC Wide Receiver For Pre-Draft Visit

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    Former Buccaneers NFC South Quarterback Rival Officially Announces Retirement

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    Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Features In Tampa Bay Lightning Hype Video

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    ESPN Recommends Biggest Need, Best Value Player for Buccaneers in 2024 NFL Draft

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    ESPN Recommends Buccaneers Draft Day Trade With Familiar Team

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    Former Buccaneers Offensive Lineman Recalls Tom Brady Incentive in Tampa Bay

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    CBS Sports Lists Buccaneers' Mike Evans As Top Draft Value

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Yaya Diaby Recognized With Rookie Award for 2023 Campaign

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    Buccaneers Bring In Georgia Bulldogs Safety For Top 30 Visit

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    New PFF Mock Draft Has Buccaneers Making A Surprising Pick

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    Buccaneers Announce Re-Signing of Longtime Tampa Bay Veteran

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    New Article Says Buccaneers Should Trade Up In 2024 NFL Draft

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    Bucs GM Jason Licht Open to Picking First-Round Talent from Specific Position Group in NFL Draft

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    PFF Picks Best Fits For Buccaneers Day 2 and Day 3 Draft Picks

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    Buccaneers Host Top Center Prospect From Oregon On Top 30 Visit

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    Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Talks Trading Up, Trading Down Before NFL Draft

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    Former Buccaneers QB Tom Brady on Potential NFL Comeback: 'I'm Not Opposed To It'

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    Michigan Cornerback Raves About Pre-Draft Visit With Buccaneers

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    REPORT: Buccaneers Working On Contract Extension For Star Safety

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    Florida State Defensive End Visits Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ahead of 2024 NFL Draft

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    Former Buccaneers Offensive Guard Disses Carlton Davis III

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    Could UCLA's Laiatu Latu Really Fall to the Buccaneers?

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    ESPN Recommends Buccaneers Trade Up in 2024 NFL Draft

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    Julian Edelman Says Tom Brady Asked Him If He Would Join Buccaneers

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    Baker Mayfield Working Out With Former Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion

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    2024 Defensive Line Prospect Visits Buccaneers in Tampa Bay

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    CBS Sports Projects Disappointing Season for Buccaneers in 2024

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    Alabama Football Star Defensive Back Meets With Buccaneers Ahead of Draft

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    New Buccaneers OLB Randy Gregory Ready to Make Super Bowl Run in Tampa Bay

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    New Buccaneers EDGE Randy Gregory's Contract Details Revealed

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    New Mock Draft Has Bucs Taking One of 2024 Draft's Top Edge Rushers

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    Bucs Hall of Famer joins Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado

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    CBS Tabs Buccaneers Wide Receiver In NFL Draft Trade Rumors

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    Update on Former Buccaneer QB Tom Brady's Pursuit in Minority Ownership With Raiders

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2024 Offseason Start Dates Revealed

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    Buccaneers’ Todd Bowles and Jason Licht Talk New Hip Drop Tackle Ban

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    Buccaneers Hire New Tight Ends Coach From NFC South Rival

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    Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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    WATCH: Buccaneers Hall of Famer Breaks Down Mike Evans Film

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    New ESPN Mock Draft has Buccaneers Taking Wide Receiver in First Round

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    Nov 26, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass to warm up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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    Contract Incentives for Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield Revealed

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    Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Has Strong Forecast For Mike Evans' Future

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    Oct 22, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) reacts after a run against the Atlanta Falcon in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
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    WATCH: Buccaneers Legend Breaks Down Baker Mayfield Film

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    Former Buccaneers Coach Takes Surprising New Coaching Job

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) catches the ball for a touchdown as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) attempted to defend during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.
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    Buccaneers Wide Receiver Tops Speed Stat Over Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill

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    Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) rolls out during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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    Buccaneers Salary Cap Update After First Week of Free Agency

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    Buccaneers Hosting Houston Texans Veteran Free Agent Cornerback

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    Devin White Shares Strong Farewell Message to Buccaneers' Fanbase Post Eagles Signing

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    Buccaneers Re-Sign Backup Offensive Tackle on One-Year Deal

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    Pro Football Focus Gives High Grade for Buccaneers' Free Agency So Far

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    Buccaneers Sign Jets Cornerback in Free Agency

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    BREAKING: Buccaneers Linebacker Signed By Philadelphia Eagles

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    Jordan Whitehead Talks Returning to Buccaneers: 'It Feels Like I Never Left'

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    Buccaneers Kicker Chase McLaughlin Talks On Returning to Tampa Bay

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    Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III (24) gestures after a play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Buccaneers' Todd Bowles, Jason Licht Speak on Carlton Davis Trade

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    Nov 26, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass to warm up before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
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    Buccaneers Quarterback Baker Mayfield: 'We Call Tampa Home Now'

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaking at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
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    Buccaneers GM Jason Licht Garners Praise For Day 1 of Free Agency

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    Sep 17, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (22) reacts as he gets a first down against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bring Back Veteran Running Back in Free Agency

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    New Contract Details for Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin Revealed

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    Dec 13, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA;Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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    Free Agent Quarterback Kirk Cousins Joins Buccaneers' NFC South Rival

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    BREAKING: Buccaneers Re-Sign Kicker Chase McLaughlin to Three-Year Deal

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    Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) rolls out during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
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    New Contract Details for Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield Revealed

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    Buccaneers Player Teases 'OG' Free Agency Signing on Social Media

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    Buccaneers' Compensatory Draft Pick for 2024 Revealed

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    Buccaneers' Jason Licht and Mike Evans Discuss Baker Mayfield's Free Agency Status

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    Buccaneers Wide Reciever Mike Evans Speaks on New Contract, Being a Buc for Life

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates the touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
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    WATCH: Buccaneers Free Agent Baker Mayfield Takes Batting Practice With New York Yankees

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    Jul 30, 2023; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales during training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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    Former Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Makes Cheeky Comment on Baker Mayfield

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    New Contract Details For Buccaneers' Mike Evans Revealed

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers Salary Cap Update After Mike Evans Deal

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