Tampa Bay Buccaneers news Thursday, November 5, 2026

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Buccaneers claim offensive lineman Trevor Keegan off waivers from the Vikings.

According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Tampa Bay claimed Keegan, 26, after Minnesota let him go on Tuesday. Keegan appeared in seven games for the Vikings this season, logging 30 special teams snaps and three offensive snaps. The Eagles drafted him in the fifth round in 2024, and he has also spent time with the Cowboys.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after two first-quarter interceptions.

Anzalone, in his 10th NFL season, is the first Buccaneers player to win a weekly award this season and the first Tampa Bay defender to earn the honor since Anthony Nelson in Week 8 of 2025. The Bucs held Atlanta to 224 total yards and four takeaways, and the Falcons failed to convert any of 12 third-down chances. Signed in March after five seasons with Detroit, Anzalone has 42 tackles, one sack and three interceptions this season, the most by any NFL linebacker.

Source: Bucs Nation

Buccaneers visit the Bears Sunday at 8:20 PM ET; Yaya Diaby is expected to miss the game with an MCL sprain.

Per SB Nation, Tampa Bay is coming off a 16-0 shutout of Atlanta, its second straight win, and Emeka Egbuka is still sidelined with a foot injury. Kenny Gainwell and Tykee Smith were limited in practice, while Baker Mayfield, Cody Mauch and Cade Otton participated fully. Chicago enters at 6-2 after a Monday night win over Seattle, and the game airs on NBC.

Source: Bucs Nation

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain