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Texans deal Hopkins, need replacement receiver, pass rusher

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:52 PM EDT
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Bradley Roby, RB Lamar Miller, CB Johnathan Joseph, CB Vernon Hargreaves, OLB...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) makes his way to the field before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans 1/4/2020

Jan. 04, 2020 04:03 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback AJ McCarron (2) throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:39 PM EST

Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) celebrates with cornerback Bradley Roby (21) after Reid intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Roby also intercepted a pass by Winston. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Texans look to improve after clinching AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 23, 2019 05:35 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

Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) celebrates after he sacked New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Watson shines, Texans look to build on win over Pats

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 02, 2019 07:23 PM 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

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. The Houston Texans won 26-3. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Watson-Jackson showcase highlights Texans-Ravens matchup

By Dave Campbell Nov. 15, 2019 12:57 AM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Brees, humbled Saints look to rebound against Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 14, 2019 03:14 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett, left, catches a pass ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon III Hargreaves, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Bucs waive CB Vernon Hargreaves from struggling secondary

Nov. 12, 2019 02:03 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

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury talks with quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Glendale, Ariz. Being a rookie head coach in the NFL is challenging enough, and also calling plays for the offense only increases the difficulty. Murray has helped ease the growing pains for Kingsbury. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Bucs' Arians downplays facing Cardinals for 1st time

By Fred Goodall Nov. 07, 2019 08:44 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
McCaffrey scores 2 TDs to lead Panthers past Bucs 37-26

By Josh Dubow Oct. 13, 2019 01:14 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) breaks away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Leaky secondary hurts Buccaneers in latest loss

By Fred Goodall Oct. 07, 2019 09:19 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) and quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrate following the team's 20-14 win over the Carolina Panthers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Nothing guaranteed, but avoiding 0-2 start big for Bucs

By Fred Goodall Sep. 13, 2019 05:53 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Is Cam Newton running out of time as Carolina's quarterback?

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 03:43 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field following the Panthers 20-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Bucs use goal-line stand to beat Panthers 20-14

By Steve Reed Sep. 13, 2019 12:28 AM EDT

Buccaneers-Panthers Capsule

By The Associated Press Sep. 11, 2019 10:22 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (0-1) at CAROLINA (0-1) Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE — Panthers by 5 RECORD VS....