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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/18/2020

Oct. 18, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Fournette gradually carving role with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 21, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Saints won 34-23. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Loss shows Brady-led Buccaneers far from finished product

By Fred Goodall Sep. 14, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 04:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2020, file photo, NFL Players Association Executive director DeMaurice Smith speaks at the annual state of the union news conference in Miami Beach, Fla. The NFL and the NFLPA haven’t come to an agreement on all protocols for training camp and the preseason as the report date for teams draws closer. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
As camp approaches, how will NFL handle players opting out?

By Dave Campbell Jul. 18, 2020 02:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Buccaneers draft lineman to help bolster Brady's protection

By Fred Goodall Apr. 23, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

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

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff, right, passes under pressure from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Goff's prolific passing day only underlines Rams' problems

By Greg Beacham Sep. 30, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards during the second of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Winston throws 4 TD passes, Buccaneers outlast Rams 55-40

By Greg Beacham Sep. 29, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) warms up with teammates during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Former NFL player Still focused on fight against cancer

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

Buccaneers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:38 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY (5-11) LAST SEASON: Surprising 2-0 start, featuring confidence-building upsets of New Orleans and Philadelphia, dissolved into team's second...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith (76) blocks between Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) and defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers have re-signed Smith to a three-year, $41.25 million contract, the team announced Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Panthers-Buccaneers 1/1/2017

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Free Agency-Buccaneers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Brent Grimes, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, LB Kwon Alexander, WR Adam Humphries, S Chris Conte, RB...

Buccaneers re-sign LT Smith for 3 years, $41.25 million

Mar. 05, 2019 02:35 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed offensive tackle Donovan Smith to a three-year, $41.25 million contract. The fifth-year pro...