FRED GOODALL
FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) brings down Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers announced Thursday, March 26, 2020, that the team had re-signed defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh.(AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Bucs keeping defense together, re-sign Suh for $8 million

By Fred Goodall Mar. 26, 2020 01:09 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to re-assemble pieces to

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. Brady’s .774 regular season winning percentage ranks first in the Super Bowl era among quarterbacks with at least 50 starts. With 249 victories overall, including playoffs, he’s won almost as many games in two decades as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won (273) in the franchise’s 44-season history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Tom Brady over Jameis Winston easy decision for Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 25, 2020 05:48 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The decision to pursue Tom Brady in free agency was a no

FILE - From left are file photos showing Bruce Arians, Tom Brady and Jason Licht. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team will have a conference call to introduce the teams new quarterback Tom Brady, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Tampa head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht are expected to be on the call. (AP Photo/File)
Six-time Super Bowl champ Brady looking forward, not behind

By Fred Goodall Mar. 24, 2020 03:33 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady says one day he’ll have time to reflect on a

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals a thumbs-up on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday, March 20, 2020, in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 20, 2020 09:37 AM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A new look for the NFL: Tom Brady in Tampa Bay pewter and

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis. Brady, the centerpiece of the New England Patriots’ championship dynasty over the past two decades, appears poised to leave the only football home he has ever had. The 42-year-old six-time Super Bowl winner posted Tuesday, March 17, 2020, on social media “my football journey will take place elsewhere.” The comments were the first to indicate the most-decorated player in NFL history would leave New England. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady deal could make Bucs relevant; ticket demand spikes

By Fred Goodall Mar. 18, 2020 03:03 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter free agency with expectations

Buccaneers place franchise tag on NFL sack leader Barrett

By Fred Goodall Mar. 16, 2020 04:47 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) takes questions during a press conference at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 29, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-22 in overtime.(Octavio Jones/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Buccaneers face important decision of Winston's future

By Fred Goodall Dec. 30, 2019 07:28 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston says he wants to remain with the Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Dan Quinn and the Atlanta Falcons can hardly wait to get

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The winner will finish second in the NFC South.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) slips between Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and linebacker Tyrell Adams (50) for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates the play. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive note

By Fred Goodall Dec. 23, 2019 06:23 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers no longer have a shot at a winning

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) hurdles a teammate on a run against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Mistake-prone Bucs turn it over 5 times in loss to Texans

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 08:07 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Bruce Arians sometimes jokes that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) breaks up a pass intedned for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Texans win AFC South title with victory over Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 04:54 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Texans aren't satisfied with being AFC South

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2019 05:50 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A fourth AFC South title in five years is within reach for

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winston making compelling argument to remain with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2019 06:25 PM EST
Jameis Winston is building a convincing case for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers confident they're headed in right direction

By Fred Goodall Dec. 09, 2019 05:50 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Another season will end with Tampa Bay missing the playoffs,

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack celebrates with offensive tackle Braden Smith (72) after his 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over Colts

By Fred Goodall Dec. 08, 2019 05:10 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay isn't giving up on Jameis Winston or its season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, left, runs after a reception past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts, Bucs in must-win mode to keep playoff hopes alive

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2019 06:14 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts know what it

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) celebrates his interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars with linebacker Devin White (45) and cornerback Carlton Davis (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Arians, Buccaneers encouraged by last-season progress

By Fred Goodall Dec. 02, 2019 06:04 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are showing signs of improvement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Winston letting play state case for future with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 25, 2019 06:06 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston is making a run at saving his job with the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, right, congratulates New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians says struggling Buccaneers won’t give up on season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 18, 2019 08:23 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are running out of time to save