In preparation for Hurricane Milton, which has intensified to a Category 4 storm, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are evacuating to New Orleans ahead of their Week 6 game against the Saints. The team secured hotel accommodations to avoid flight disruptions. Hillsborough County has begun mandatory evacuations as the hurricane is expected to make landfall in the Tampa Bay area, prompting the team to take precautionary measures similar to past evacuations for hurricanes.

• The Buccaneers are prioritizing player safety by evacuating early.
• Hurricane Milton poses a significant threat to the Tampa area, with mandatory evacuations already in place.