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Denver Broncos quarterback Jeff Driskel warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos 9/27/2020

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) rushes past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Tahir Whitehead (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Fournette gradually carving role with Brady-led Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Sep. 21, 2020 05:23 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (28) runs off the field with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Fournette ran 46-yards for a score against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2020 05:00 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 (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 04:34 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 - 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

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

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers fill needs, Packers fall short on draft weekend

By Josh Dubow Apr. 26, 2020 02:38 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Antoine Winfield Jr., wearing cap, celebrates after being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 24, 2020. (NFL via AP)
Bucs acquire more help for Tom Brady on Day 2 of NFL draft.

By Fred Goodall Apr. 24, 2020 08:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Buccaneers draft lineman to help bolster Brady's protection

By Fred Goodall Apr. 23, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers select 14th in the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Buccaneers seek additional help for Brady in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 16, 2020 12:11 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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) scores against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a 35-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:26 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) runs back an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winston making compelling argument to remain with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2019 06:25 PM EST