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Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks during the NFC head coaches availability at the NFL football meetings, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
With Brady moving on, Bucs aim to use draft to stay relevant

By Fred Goodall Apr. 20, 2023 02:22 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Bucs, Brady visit Browns looking for third straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 03:51 PM EST

With Evans serving 1-game suspension, Bucs sign Cole Beasley

By Fred Goodall Sep. 21, 2022 04:57 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cole Beasley wants to help Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers any way he can. With star receiver Mike Evans suspended for Sunday...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady plays during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Brady cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for ending a brief retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain committed to surrounding the seven-time Super Bowl champion with everything he needs to win an eighth ring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady-led Buccaneers 're-loading' with lofty expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bucs draft DT Logan Hall, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White

By Fred Goodall Apr. 29, 2022 08:33 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

RB Giovani Bernard re-signs with Buccaneers for 1 year

Apr. 08, 2022 02:04 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their depth at running back, re-signing free agent Giovani Bernard to a one-year, $1.12 million contract. ...

Fournette finalizes 3-year, $21 million deal with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 23, 2022 07:11 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Piece by piece, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reassembling an impressive array of playmakers around Tom Brady. Free-agent running...

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

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' patience pays off as Taylor delivers a playoff team

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 27, 2022 02:00 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to fire up the team during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2022 05:11 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates after he intercetped a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2022 04:33 PM EST

FILE - Baltimore Ravens running back Le'Veon Bell (17) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell. Bell, released this season after appearing in five games with the Baltimore Ravens, joined the Bucs on Thursday, Dec. 22, as the reigning Super Bowl champions continue to deal with mounting injuries that have depleted a strong group of playmakers assembled around Tom Brady.(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Buccaneers address mounting injuries, sign RB Le'Veon Bell

By Fred Goodall Dec. 22, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Buccaneers place RB Giovani Bernard on injured reserve

Dec. 14, 2021 05:43 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed running back Giovani Bernard on injured reserve and signed punter Sterling Hofrichter to the team’s practice...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
SB champions show there's plenty of room for improvement

By Fred Goodall Dec. 13, 2021 08:18 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) celebrates his score against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's 700th TD pass lifts Bucs over Bills 33-27 in OT

By Fred Goodall Dec. 12, 2021 08:25 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27

By Brett Martel Oct. 31, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 10/31/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 04:53 PM EDT