River Wells

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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.

Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before a game against the New York Jets at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) looks on during warmups before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs to the line of scrimmage before a play against the Atlanta Falcons

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Jan 4, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell (14) runs against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

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Feb 4, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (35) against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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This seems to be a trend of former Bucs players saying they feel like they can win another Super Bowl, elsewhere.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly toyed with bringing in a top five NFL Draft pick from the Indianapolis Colts to back up Baker Mayfield.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bucs general manager Jason Licht is back at it again, announcing a re-signing to Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Luke Goedeke (67) talks to media after training camp

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got some breathing room on the salary cap with these two restructures.

Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) reacts during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a move finally at the pass rush position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine

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Are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers still the frontrunners to win the NFC South?

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (6) during the final minutes

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their No. 2 at quarterback in former Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning.

Trey Hendrickson (91) watches a replay as the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 5 game between the Cincinnati Bengals

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wanted new Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, but there was one key snag that prevented a deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Logan Hall (90) celebrates with linebacker Lavonte David (54)

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have lost what could become a crucial depth piece to the Houston Texans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) looks on after the game against the Houston Texans

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Is Mike Evans off to a better situation going from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the San Francisco 49ers?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) warms up before a NFC wild card playoff

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It seems like Mike Evans was thinking about the San Francisco 49ers for a little bit before he left the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dec 3, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after he scored a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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After a wild start to free agency for the Bucs, where do they stand in the latest odds for the NFC South title?

River Wells

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Insider Says Mike Evans' Exit From Buccaneers 'Got A Little Weird'

Buccaneers Evaluating Possible Mike Evans Replacement In Pre-Draft Visit

Former Buccaneers WR Mike Evans Heaps Praise on New 49ers QB Brock Purdy

Buccaneers' Projected Offensive Starting Lineup After Week 1 of Free Agency

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Jamel Dean Left Buccaneers to Chase Another Super Bowl With Steelers

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Buccaneers Reportedly Checked In On Trade for Former First-Round Quarterback

Jason Licht Makes Own Announcement of Returning Bucs Offensive Player

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Buccaneers Rework 2 Contracts to Create More Salary Cap Room

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Bucs Sign Lions Pass Rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad, Who Recorded 11 Sacks Last Year

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How the Buccaneers' Spot in the NFC South Shifted After Day 3 of Free Agency

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Buccaneers Sign Former Bengals QB Jake Browning to Back Up Baker Mayfield

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Buccaneers 'Pursued' Trey Hendrickson in Free Agency Before Ravens Signing

Buccaneers DT Logan Hall Signs With Houston Texans

Buccaneers Super Bowl Champion Calls 49ers ‘Better Team’ in Mike Evans Move

Mike Evans May Have Known He Was Going to 49ers Before Free Agency Began

Buccaneers' Latest NFC South Odds May Surprise Fans After Mike Evans Loss