O.J. Howard
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Arians not speaking for Brady regarding 4th down confusion

By Fred Goodall Oct. 09, 2020 04:04 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) runs from New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, right, while returning an interception 25-yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs, Seahawks, Packers, Bills keep top 4 spots in Pro32

By Simmi Buttar Oct. 06, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Randy Bullock (4) kicks a field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars from the hold of Kevin Huber in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 10:24 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (80) reacts as he leaves the field after getting injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Browns' Nick Chubb, Chargers' Austin Ekeler top injury list

By The Associated Press Oct. 04, 2020 08:56 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 5 TDs, Bucs rally to beat Chargers 38-31

By Fred Goodall Oct. 04, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) spikes the football after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and offensive guard Ali Marpet (74). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Buccaneers defense doing its part to help Brady's transition

By Fred Goodall Sep. 28, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Saints won 34-23. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Loss shows Brady-led Buccaneers far from finished product

By Fred Goodall Sep. 14, 2020 06:18 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brady talks perspective, accountability after debut loss

By Brett Martel Sep. 13, 2020 11:03 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Only 1 stadium had fans on NFL's opening Sunday

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football training camp practice Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Teams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown. Even Tom Brady has found it challenging to learn a new system. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Brady, Brees to make history in Bucs-Saints Week 1 opener

By Brett Martel Sep. 10, 2020 09:00 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during an NFL football organized team activity Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has shifted the NFC South spotlight to Tampa Bay, but Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are still the three-time defending division champions. The battle of the NFL’s all-time leading passers brings extra drama to the division race. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Bucs vs. Saints marks historic QB matchup with Brady, Brees

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) sits on the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, a stunning decision that gets the team closer to purging Tom Coughlin's tenure. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)
Fournette excited for fresh start with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2020 04:59 PM EDT

Brady heightens expectations for long-suffering Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:30 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (7-9) New faces: QB Tom Brady, TE Rob Gronkowski, T Tristan Wirfs, S Antoine Winfield, Jr., RB Leonard Fournette, RB...

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars' Leonard Fournette (27) kneels during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Indianapolis. The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived running back Leonard Fournette, a stunning decision that gets the team closer to purging Tom Coughlin's tenure.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 02, 2020 11:27 PM EDT

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