Bucs GM hints they won't draft another quarterback in 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not be in the market for a quarterback in this year’s draft, based on recent comments from general manager Jason Licht in the team’s latest quote sheet.

Licht made it clear the team has done its homework on the class, which is standard, but the tone around the position points more toward stability than urgency. Tampa Bay recently added Jake Browning and continues to show confidence in Connor Bazelak, giving the current quarterback room more depth behind Baker Mayfield.

That context says that the Bucs are good at quarterback. This isn’t a team searching for answers at the position right now; it’s a group that feels comfortable with what it has and is more focused on evaluating how those pieces fit under the new coaching staff. Bazelak, in particular, will get an extended look as the offseason progresses.

Licht didn’t completely shut the door on drafting a quarterback, but the conditions are specific. It would have to be the right player at the right spot, not a forced move just to add depth.

At this point, the message is clear. The Buccaneers aren’t prioritizing quarterback in this draft, and unless the board falls in a very specific way, they’re likely to build around the room they already trust. Perhaps Baker Mayfield gets an extension at some point this year, but at this point, there are no signs pointing to a new quarterback being added to Tampa's roster by way of the draft.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs GM Jason Licht is comfortable with the team's QB room