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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2003, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Warren Sapp tries to get the crowd going during the third quarter of the team's NFC divisional NFL football playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers in Tampa, Fla. Sapp and Derrick Brooks were selected as draft picks in 1995. They formed the foundation for a defense that keyed the club’s only Super Bowl championship run. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)
Selmon, Sapp, Brooks best of top picks in Buccaneers history

By Fred Goodall Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) runs back an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:20 PM EST

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

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) wears a glove on his throwing hand during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Mayfield left the game in the first half after hitting his hand on a helmet. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns’ Mayfield bruises right hand in loss to Steelers

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 08:37 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bucs turn Foles’ turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2019 04:32 PM EST

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

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Brees, humbled Saints look to rebound against Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 14, 2019 03:14 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers end 4-game skid, aim to start 1st winning streak

By Fred Goodall Nov. 11, 2019 07:44 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (12) celebrates a first down after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL ICYMI: Not only is Lamar Jackson a QB, he might be MVP

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 11, 2019 03:13 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Murray shines, but miscues cost Cardinals in loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Nov. 10, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a leaping catch in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Winston throws for 358 yards, Bucs beat Cardinals 30-27

By Fred Goodall Nov. 10, 2019 05:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Glendale, Ariz. Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is challenging enough, and also calling plays for the offense only increases the difficulty. Murray has helped ease the growing pains for Kingsbury. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Bucs' Arians downplays facing Cardinals for 1st time

By Fred Goodall Nov. 07, 2019 08:44 PM EST

Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) scores the winning touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead in overtime an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
QB Winston far from only reason for Buccaneers' slow start

By Fred Goodall Nov. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston passes during warmups before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks 11/3/2019

Nov. 03, 2019 03:01 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) breaks away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Leaky secondary hurts Buccaneers in latest loss

By Fred Goodall Oct. 07, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey covers a Tennessee Titans player during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars have no idea what's next for disgruntled cornerback Jalen Ramsey. If the past is any indication, it's sure to include something out of the ordinary.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Jalen Ramsey inactive for 1st time in career for Jaguars

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles' Alshon Jeffery, left, celebrates with Jason Kelce after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Panthers' Newton inactive against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bucs use goal-line stand to beat Panthers 20-14

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 12:28 AM EDT