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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich walks on the field during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.11, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Byron Leftwich has been fired as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person with knowledge of the dismissal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.(AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Bucs oust offensive coordinator Leftwich, 5 other assistants

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2023 12:53 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson walks the turf before an NFL wild-card football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Analysis: Right coach can turn around a franchise quickly

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 19, 2023 12:47 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL wild-card football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Dallas Cowboys won 31-14. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
With Brady's future uncertain, Bucs will explore options

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2023 08:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
For Brady-led Buccaneers, playoffs provide fresh start

By Fred Goodall Jan. 09, 2023 07:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is stopped by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady nears completions record as Buccaneers visit Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 07:11 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady, Bucs hope to gain playoff momentum by beating Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 05, 2023 05:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bowles: Bucs won't rest starters in regular-season finale

By Fred Goodall Jan. 02, 2023 07:31 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2023 04:47 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) runs back an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 30-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Panthers worked out 35-year-old cornerback Norman on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, because starter Jaycee Horn’s status for Sunday’s crucial game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is up in the air. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Analysis: With 1 more game, more teams in NFL playoff race

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 30, 2022 12:12 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Brady, Bucs take aim at NFC South title against Panthers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2022 05:48 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs as Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson pursues during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Brady, Bucs can clinch NFC South with victory over Panthers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 26, 2022 07:00 PM EST

Denver Broncos tight end Eric Tomlinson (87) is hit by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Tanner Vallejo during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Brady, Bucs push for playoffs against struggling Cardinals

By David Brandt Dec. 22, 2022 05:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Cincinnati Bengals won 34-23. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs aim to hold off Panthers, Falcons, Saints in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) drops a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
String of turnovers dooms Bucs, allows Bengals to rally

By Mark Didtler Dec. 18, 2022 10:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Bowles says it's time Buccaneers decide who they want to be

By Fred Goodall Dec. 12, 2022 06:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to the fans as he runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady gives Bucs some breathing room in tight NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 06, 2022 04:57 PM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (27) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive end Malcolm Roach in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2022 11:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Brady, Bucs look to begin strong stretch run against Saints

By Fred Goodall Dec. 01, 2022 05:48 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen scrambles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills-Patriots kick off week filled with playoff-type games

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 30, 2022 12:48 PM EST