Tampa Bay Buccaneers Retired Numbers & 2026 Roster
Posted by JerseyZenith on Oct 25th 2026
- The Baker Mayfield jersey number is 6.
- The Buccaneers have retired three numbers: Selmon's 63 (1986), Sapp's 99 (2013) and Brooks' 55 (2014).
- All three honorees were defenders.
- Baker Mayfield wears 6 and Emeka Egbuka wears 2 on the October 2026 roster.
- The Ring of Honor was created in 2009.
This guide covers the Buccaneers' retired numbers, the 2026 roster numbers fans buy most and the numbers tied to team legends. It does not cover the NFL's position rules, which have their own guide.
Buccaneers retired numbers
| Number | Honoree | Position and years | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Lee Roy Selmon | Defensive end, 1976–1984 | September 15, 1986 |
| 99 | Warren Sapp | Defensive tackle, 1995–2003 | November 11, 2013 |
| 55 | Derrick Brooks | Linebacker, 1995–2008 | September 14, 2014 |
The Buccaneers have retired three numbers, all for defenders. Selmon, the franchise's first star, won NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1979, and his number was retired in 1986. Sapp (1999) and Brooks (2002) also won the award. Sapp's 99 and Brooks' 55 were retired a year apart, in 2013 and 2014.
Who wears what in 2026
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 6 | Quarterback |
| Emeka Egbuka | 2 | Wide receiver |
| Bucky Irving | 7 | Running back |
| Chris Godwin Jr. | 14 | Wide receiver |
| Cade Otton | 88 | Tight end |
| Antoine Winfield Jr. | 31 | Safety |
| Vita Vea | 50 | Defensive tackle |
| Calijah Kancey | 94 | Defensive tackle |
Rosters change during the season, so confirm a player is still on the team before you order a name and number.
Famous numbers in Buccaneers history
Mike Alstott wore 40, which is outside the retired list. Tom Brady wore 12 during Tampa Bay’s Super Bowl LV championship run; that number is also outside the three-number list checked here. Match the name to the number when buying a historical player’s jersey.
The Ring of Honor
The Buccaneers created the Ring of Honor in 2009. Brooks’ 2014 team announcement explicitly treats his Ring induction, Canton election and No. 55 retirement as distinct honors. Selmon and Sapp also have all three. A Ring of Honor name does not automatically add a number to the retired list; Mike Alstott’s 40 is an example outside the retired three.
Choosing a listed name and number
A listed historical player jersey can represent a retired number. Check the actual name and number on the product. The Buccaneers jersey collection lists current players first, and the throwback jerseys suit a legend's number best. For position ranges, see the NFL jersey number rules.
Which Buccaneers numbers fans buy
Mayfield’s 6 and Egbuka’s 2 are current-player numbers in the cited roster. To see how each era looked, read the Buccaneers uniform history, and for every style the team wears this year, see the Buccaneers jerseys 2026 guide.
More roster numbers
| Player | Number | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Yaya Diaby | 0 | Linebacker |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | 3 | Linebacker |
| Tez Johnson | 15 | Wide receiver |
| Benjamin Morrison | 21 | Cornerback |
| Zyon McCollum | 27 | Cornerback |
| Alex Anzalone | 34 | Linebacker |
| Kenny Gainwell | 1 | Running back |
Single-digit numbers are common on this roster, including at linebacker, which the NFL now allows. The number rules guide explains the current ranges.
Number tips for Bucs shoppers
Tampa Bay has a long history of defenders in the 90s and linebackers in the 50s, and the retired numbers show it. If you want a tribute jersey, choose a throwback style and the number of a legend. If you want a current player, match the number to the roster before you order. Orange throwback jerseys often carry a different number font than the current red set, so check the product photos.
Jersey numbers FAQ
Which Tampa Bay Buccaneers retired numbers are official?
63 for Selmon, 99 for Sapp and 55 for Brooks.
What is the Baker Mayfield jersey number?
No. 6 on the cited roster.
What is the Bucky Irving jersey number?
No. 7 on the cited roster.
What is the Emeka Egbuka jersey number?
No. 2 on the cited roster.
Does Ring of Honor membership retire a number?
No. It is a separate team honor; only the three numbers above are on the retired list checked here.