O.J. Howard
FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Brady, Buccaneers begin defense of title against Cowboys

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Brady, Bucs embrace challenge of repeating as SB champions

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:00 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5, Super Bowl champions) New faces: LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OL Robert Hainsey, RB Giovani Bernard. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt (80) runs against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver. Butt, the once-promising tight end whose football career was waylaid by six knee operations, announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, July 29, 2021, saying he could no longer hide the fact that he’d lost his passion for the game he loves. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Star-crossed tight end Jake Butt retires from NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Jul. 29, 2021 06:51 PM EDT

A Mr. Irrelevant jersey is held up during the seventh round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. The final pick of the draft was Grant Stuard, a linebacker from Houston, chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall May. 01, 2021 08:44 PM EDT

Jaguars owner Shad Khan, right, greets top draft pick Trevor Lawrence and his wife Marissa, center, as they arrived at TIAA Bank Field Friday, April 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Tebow-Meyer reunion? Jaguars still looking to fill TE hole

By Mark Long May. 01, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

Saints take defenders Werner, Adebo on 2nd day of NFL draft

By Brett Martel Apr. 30, 2021 09:42 PM EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints selected Ohio State linebacker Pete Werner in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night before trading up to...

AP source: RB Bernard agrees to 1-year deal with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Apr. 13, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Running back Giovani Bernard has agreed to a one-year contract with the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person familiar with the...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)
Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super Bowl

By Fred Goodall Feb. 05, 2021 01:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 29, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers confident they will rebound, finish season strong

By Fred Goodall Dec. 03, 2020 07:02 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field at the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
At 6-3, Brady-led Bucs off to best start in nearly 2 decades

By Fred Goodall Nov. 09, 2020 07:49 PM EST

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