Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2026 Training Camp Position Battle to Watch
Summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start their training camp at the end of July as they prepare for the 2026 NFL preseason. A key competition to watch is for the third wide receiver position, with three players—Tez Johnson, Jalen McMillan, and rookie Ted Hurst III—competing for playing time.Key Facts
- The Buccaneers' training camp begins July 27 for rookies and July 28 for veteran players.
- The first preseason game is on August 6 between the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals.
- Tampa Bay has lost wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Mike Evans, creating openings behind top receivers Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr.
- Tez Johnson led the team last year in touchdowns among receivers recovering from injuries.
- Jalen McMillan played four games last season and has potential based on his rookie year stats.
- Ted Hurst III, the 21-year-old rookie wide receiver drafted in the third round, is seen as a promising player with strong college performance.
- The competition mainly focuses on the WR3 role, the third option in the wide receiver lineup.
- Coaches may use the WR3 spot to gradually introduce the rookie Hurst into the team’s offense.
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