Blaine Gabbert
FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Gabbert helped rescue four people whose helicopter crashed into the Hillsborough Bay after it lost power. The Tampa Police Department said Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, that Gabbert had been riding on a jet ski with his two brothers on their own water vehicles in the bay south of Tampa Thursday evening when they spotted the helicopter broken up into pieces in the water. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bucs' Gabbert, brothers rescue people in Tampa chopper crash

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs 45 yards for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Brady looks sharp, Colts backups prevail in preseason finale

By Michael Marot Aug. 27, 2022 10:30 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throw during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady ends 11-day break, rejoins Buccaneers for practice

By Fred Goodall Aug. 22, 2022 06:13 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) is brought down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Malik Willis throws 1st NFL TD pass, Titans beat Bucs 13-3

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 20, 2022 10:09 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback's Blaine Gabbert (11) and Kyle Trask, right, take part in drills during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Bucs coach focused on Titans, not Tom Brady's return date

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Robert Hainsey (70) gets ready to snap the ball to quarterback Kyle Trask (2) against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/)
Thompson throws for 218 yards, Dolphins hold off Bucs 26-24

By Fred Goodall Aug. 13, 2022 11:12 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady puts on his jersey during an NFL football training camp practice with the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady taking 11-day break from Bucs for personal reasons

By Fred Goodall Aug. 11, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey (70) signs autographs for fans after an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Young Bucs centers competing to replace injured Jensen

By Fred Goodall Jul. 30, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2022 12:00 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians watches play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers exploring options for successor to Tom Brady

By Fred Goodall Feb. 01, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis (26) and offensive lineman Rusty Feth (60) celebrate after Davis' touchdown in the first half of the Frisco Football Classic NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Gabbert leads Miami (Ohio) to Frisco Football Classic win

Dec. 23, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
AFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2021 02:40 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans couaght a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3

By Fred Goodall Oct. 24, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) on a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Miami allows 558 yards to Brady and Bucs in 45-17 loss

By Mark Didtler Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins

By Fred Goodall Oct. 10, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Former college coaches Kingsbury, Meyer meet for 1st time

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Jaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) New faces: Coach Urban Meyer, QB Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J. Beathard, WR Marvin Jones, WR Tavon Austin, RB Carlos...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Godwin (14) reaches for the end zone to score a touchdown after catching a pass as Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King II (25) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Brady throws touchdown pass as Buccaneers beat Texans 23-16

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 28, 2021 11:20 PM EDT