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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff answers a question during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 18, 2019 11:40 AM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Minshew, Fitzpatrick

By Frank Stampfl Dec. 17, 2019 02:52 PM EST

Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 10:22 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jameis Winston has plenty to play for and Darius Slay does, too. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have been...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks for a receiver as he scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Leon Jacobs (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) after Leonard intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks for a receiver as he scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Leon Jacobs (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) reacts after throwing an interception to New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons vs Bucs: 2 teams with an eye on 2020

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, right, congratulates New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians says struggling Buccaneers won’t give up on season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 18, 2019 08:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/17/2019

Nov. 17, 2019 01:17 PM EST

Jaguars QB Nick Foles throws during a NFL training session of the Jacksonville Jaguars at the at Allianz Park in London, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Houston Texans in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Foles, Kyle Allen

By Frank Stampfl Nov. 12, 2019 12:20 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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/10/2019

Nov. 10, 2019 01:13 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

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Bucs promote TE Jordan Leggett; place LB Jack Cichy on IR

Oct. 30, 2019 07:45 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have promoted tight end Jordan Leggett from the practice squad to the active roster. The team...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, left, scores a touchdown against Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) on a 2-yard pass play in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.(AP Photo/James Kenney)
Arians criticizes quick whistle that cost Bucs crucial TD

By Fred Goodall Oct. 28, 2019 08:16 PM EDT