Bucs' Offseason Workouts: Phase One Kicks Off

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories shaping the season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are firing up their off-season workouts for the 2026 season, starting Monday, April 20th. Though hit voluntary sessions, May 26th through 28th, June 2nd to 4th, and June 9th to 11th. Then comes mandatory minicamp June 16th to 18th. This fits the NFL's 9-week program, split into three phases that ramp up intensity without full contact. Phase 1 kicks off with just meetings, rehab, and strength work, no field time at all. Phase 2 adds limited on-field drills like individual reps and walkthroughs, still keeping offense and defense separate. Phase 3 brings organized team activities with 7 on 7, 9 on 7, and 11 on 11 sessions over 10 days. Meanwhile, teams with new head coaches get a head start. Baltimore Ravens jumped in Monday, and squads like the Cardinals, Falcons, Bills, Browns.

1:01Raiders, Dolphins, Giants, Steelers, and Titans follow Tuesday. Rookie programs could begin as early as May 11th. For Todd Bowles in the Bucks, these sessions are gold to sync up new faces and chase that NFC South title again.