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2024 Buccaneers Captains Revealed

Should be no surprises her for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans.

River Wells

Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their 2024 captains in place, and it shouldn't be a surprise to see the names on the list.

The Buccaneers had four captains last year, but one of those captains — linebacker Devin White — is no longer with the team. This year, there are six captains, with all of them returning from last year. The team announced on Thursday that quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans, linebacker Lavonte David, defensive tackle Vita Vea, offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. were all named as captains this year.

Wide receiver Chris Godwin is the only player that is not a returning captain. Per FOX Sports' Greg Auman, a single vote kept him from becoming a captain this year.

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The selections make a lot of sense. Lavonte David has been a captain for a very long time, with 2024 coming in as his 11th season with the "C" badge (that's 11 in a row, for good measure). Mike Evans is in a similar boat, as this is his eighth consecutive selection. Finally, Vita Vea has been on a streak himself, with Buccaneers players selecting him for the third consecutive year.

Baker Mayfield, Antoine WInfield Jr. and Tristan Wirfs are back on the board for the second consecutive year, coming off all of their first seasons as a captain (Mayfield's first season with the Bucs, at least) in 2023.

All six captains will get their first crack at NFL action this Sunday when the Washington Commanders come to Tampa Bay at 4:25 p.m. to kick off Week 1.

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River Wells

RIVER WELLS

River Wells is a sports journalist from St. Petersburg, Florida, who has covered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023. He graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Florida in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter @riverhwells.

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