Emeka Egbuka was a surprise first-round pick for the Bucs but he is proving everyone why he was deserving of it.

The Buccaneers have asserted their dominance in the NFC South over the past four seasons, winning the division whether it’s Tom Brady or Baker Mayfield at quarterback. Todd Bowles enters his fourth season as the Bucs’ head coach (and seventh total) looking to continue as a perennial playoff team with a mix of veterans and young guys who could hopefully play right away.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t chase headlines this offseason, and that was the point. While teams around the NFL made splashy trades and big-money signings, the Bucs took a quieter, more calculated route.

The Bucs had a handful of injuries pop up on Monday ahead of the first padded practice for the team of training camp.

Jefferson is joined by Lane Johnson, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Josh Allen, Ja'Marr Chase, and Myles Garrett. While Jefferson may be missing time during training camp and the preseason, he is at least making his impact felt on video game players on the virtual field.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are on an incredible run of five straight playoff appearances that began with a Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020. The Bucs have won a record-tying four consecutive NFC South titles,

So, what exactly defines success for Tampa Bay in 2025?