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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Rams won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings lose Cousins to COVID list before game vs. Packers

By Dave Campbell Dec. 31, 2021 11:50 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks for a receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rams' 'All-Stars,' rebuilding Jags look to snap 3-game skids

By Greg Beacham Dec. 02, 2021 06:06 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with a bloody elbow after getting banged up on a sack by the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Pitts returns to site of vicious hit as Falcons play at Jags

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/14/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 04, 2021 12:00 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after catching a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Champion Buccaneers visit aspiring Rams in NFC showdown

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 10:37 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) looks back after intercepting a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and returning it for a score during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Backup defenders making impact for defending SB champions

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2021 07:45 PM EDT

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Defense could be decisive in Super Bowl of dynamic offenses

By Barry Wilner Jan. 29, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Workers removed the tarp on Lambeau Field before the NFC championship NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (18) makes the catch against New Orleans Saints free safety P.J. Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry

By Fred Goodall Jan. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees warms up before the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 1/17/2021

Jan. 17, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady warms up for the teams NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears 10/8/2020

Oct. 08, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 27, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Terrell Lewis (52) defends against running back Malcolm Brown (34) during NFL football training camp in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Lewis will miss at least the first three weeks of his rookie season with the Rams due to a right knee problem that isn't as serious as Los Angeles first feared. Lewis will start the season on the non-football injury list, Rams coach Sean McVay said Wednesday, Sept. 9, as they began practice to face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night in SoFi Stadium's inaugural game. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Rams LB Terrell Lewis' knee problem less serious than feared

By Greg Beacham Sep. 09, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton poses with children before the first half an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers 8/16/2019

Aug. 16, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

Panthers sign 1st-round pick Burns before camp opens

By Steve Reed Jul. 24, 2019 10:14 AM EDT
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Panthers have signed first-round draft pick Brian Burns to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season. The...