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Blockbuster Bucs-Dolphins trade could turn Tampa Bay into legitimate NFC contenders

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to an incredible start in 2025. Their 6-2 record is tied for the best start through eight games in franchise history.

But despite being comfortably in first place in the NFC South with a real chance to make a run for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, Tampa Bay still has one glaring weakness that is holding the team back from its full potential.

Buccaneers need to make a trade deadline upgrade at inside linebacker

Inside linebacker has been the Buccaneers’ weakest position two seasons in a row.