O.J. Howard
NFL QBs holding passing sessions minus bonding activities

By Rob Maaddi May. 22, 2020 02:35 PM EDT
Some NFL quarterbacks are still finding ways to hold throwing sessions with receivers during the coronavirus pandemic, though things look much different. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL football quarterback Tom Brady runs across the field at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, May 19, 2020. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Brady gathers new Bucs teammates for workout on prep field

May. 19, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and tight end Rob Gronkowski head to the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has agreed to a reunion with Brady. The agent for the retired New England star confirmed Tuesday, April 21, 2020, that pending completion of a physical, Gronkowski has agreed to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are acquiring his rights from the Patriots. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Gronk says he's healthy and fire burns to play with Brady

By Fred Goodall Apr. 22, 2020 06:35 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 - 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

ARCHIVO - En esta foto de archivo del 21 de enero de 2018, el quarterback de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, Tom Brady, abraza al entrenador Bill Belichick, después de vencer a los Jaguars de Jacksonville (AP Foto/David J. Phillip, archivo)
Column: Playoffs-or-bust should be Brady's new mantra

By Paul Newberry Mar. 20, 2020 04:29 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

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady, left, signs autographs for fans at NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

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