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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

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, left, catches a pass ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Bucs waive CB Vernon Hargreaves from struggling secondary

Nov. 12, 2019 02:03 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

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

Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) NEW FACES: Coach Bruce Arians, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, LB Devin White, DL Ndamukong Suh, LB/S Deone Bucannon, LB...

Buccaneers' Ryan Smith suspended 4 games by NFL

By The Associated Press Jul. 10, 2019 06:13 PM EDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancers....

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2018, gilr photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gerald McCoy speaks during an announcement of the NFL football team's social justice initiative at the Tampa Police Department Training Academy in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy. The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons. (Monica Herndon/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)
Buccaneers moving on from 6-time Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy

By Fred Goodall May. 21, 2019 02:51 PM EDT

Bucs medical staff evaluating Pierre-Paul after car crash

May. 07, 2019 05:36 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The status of Tampa Bay's Jason Pierre-Paul for the upcoming season is uncertain following a single-car accident last week near his home in South...

Bucs' Pierre-Paul released from hospital after crash

May. 02, 2019 10:24 PM EDT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul has been released from the hospital after a single-car crash in South Florida....

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheers ahead of the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Bucs bolster defense in hopes of helping Winston

By Fred Goodall Apr. 27, 2019 09:36 PM EDT

Buccaneers draft Utah kicker Matt Gay in 5th round

By Fred Goodall Apr. 27, 2019 04:36 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — For the second time in four NFL drafts, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected one of the best kickers in college football. They can...

Tampa native and Buccaneer fan Jamal Sanders supports his team during the NFL Draft, Friday, April 26, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. While it isn't unusual for fans who cheer for the same teams to bond at the NFL Draft, several super fans in Nashville for Friday's second and third rounds have enjoyed getting to know fans of teams they will be rooting against when the season kicks off in the fall. (AP Photo/Jim Diamond)
Bucs draft Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting in 2nd round

By Fred Goodall Apr. 26, 2019 08:07 PM EDT

Louisiana State linebacker Devin White poses with his new jersey after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected White in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Buccaneers select LB Devin White in 1st round of NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 25, 2019 09:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Arians takes crack at turning around struggling Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Apr. 18, 2019 03:43 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...

Bucs become 1st NFL team with 2 female coaches on staff

Mar. 20, 2019 10:07 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Maral Javadifar and Lori Locust as assistant coaches, becoming the first NFL team with two female coaches on...

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...

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians gestures as he is introduced during a news conference Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Arians confident Buccaneers not far from playoff contention

By Fred Goodall Jan. 10, 2019 07:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement to fill the team's fifth coaching vacancy in a decade. Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30, 2018 after leading the Bucs to 19 wins and no playoffs berths over the past three seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buccaneers counting on Arians to help QB Winston blossom

By Fred Goodall Jan. 09, 2019 09:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement to fill the team's fifth coaching vacancy in a decade. Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30, 2018 after leading the Bucs to 19 wins and no playoffs berths over the past three seasons. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Bruce Arians comes out of retirement to coach Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Jan. 08, 2019 09:50 PM EST