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Buccaneers exercise fifth-year option on TE O.J. Howard

Apr. 29, 2020 08:35 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have picked up the fifth-year option on the contract tight end O.J. Howard signed as a rookie in 2017. ...

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Winfield was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File )
Bucs confident they landed solid help for Brady in draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 25, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antoine Winfield Jr., wearing cap, celebrates after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Bucs acquire more help for Tom Brady on Day 2 of NFL draft.

By Fred Goodall Apr. 24, 2020 08:30 PM 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

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2001 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during Brady's first start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Six quarterbacks were taken ahead of the future first-ballot Hall of Famer Brady in 2000 before the Patriots selected him 199th overall in the sixth round of the NFL draft, forever altering the course of their franchise’s history. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Trade reunites Gronkowski with Brady in Tampa Bay

By Fred Goodall Apr. 21, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers select 14th in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Buccaneers seek additional help for Brady in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 16, 2020 12:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown by running back Dion Lewis during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Foxborough, Mass. Brady’s .774 regular season winning percentage ranks first in the Super Bowl era among quarterbacks with at least 50 starts. With 249 victories overall, including playoffs, he’s won almost as many games in two decades as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won (273) in the franchise’s 44-season history. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Tom Brady over Jameis Winston easy decision for Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 25, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

FILE - From left are file photos showing Bruce Arians, Tom Brady and Jason Licht. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football team will have a conference call to introduce the teams new quarterback Tom Brady, Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Tampa head coach Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht are expected to be on the call. (AP Photo/File)
Six-time Super Bowl champ Brady looking forward, not behind

By Fred Goodall Mar. 24, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals a thumbs-up on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday, March 20, 2020, in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 20, 2020 09:37 AM EDT

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...