Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL hits highs in diverse executives, lacks in head coaches

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 29, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield gestures during an NFL football news conference on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers signed Mayfield to a one year contract. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Confident Mayfield excited about fresh start with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 20, 2023 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says his intention is to play for the New York Jets in the coming season as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Green Bay Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday, March 15, 2023, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)

NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

AP source: Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield agree on 1-year deal

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 12:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on an $8.5 million, one-year contract with quarterback Baker Mayfield, a person with knowledge of the deal...

AP source: Texans agree to trade for guard Shaq Mason

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 14, 2023 12:32 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Texans have agreed to send the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a sixth-round draft pick for guard Shaq Mason and a seventh-round pick, a person...

AP source: Buccaneers agree to re-sign Jamel Dean

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2023 06:27 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Buccaneers have agreed on a $52 million, four-year deal to keep cornerback Jamel Dean in Tampa Bay, a person familiar with the deal told The...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo has agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can’t be announced until Wednesday, March 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

AP source: Jimmy Garoppolo, Raiders agree to 3-year deal

By Mark Anderson Mar. 13, 2023 02:29 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Salary cap-squeezed Bills handcuffed entering free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2023 11:10 AM EST

Buccaneers release veteran LT Donovan Smith after 8 seasons

By Fred Goodall Mar. 07, 2023 05:17 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran left tackle Donovan Smith was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday in a cost-cutting move. The durable 2015...

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein (7) eludes Philadelphia Eagles' Mike Mamula (59) in the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999. Mamula was among the first players to train specifically for the staple of tests he'd face at the NFL combine: the 40-yard dash that calibrates speed, the three-cone drill that calculates agility and the 225-pound bench press that gauges strength and stamina. (AP Photo/Rick Havner, File)

Brady, Brown prove combine flops can become NFL stars

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 06, 2023 02:29 PM EST

Jon Jones reacts after his victory over Ciryl Gane in a UFC 285 mixed martial arts heavyweight title bout Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Jon Jones returns to win UFC heavyweight title in 1st round

By Mark Anderson Mar. 05, 2023 02:02 AM EST

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Rodgers, QBs become top attractions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Feb. 28, 2023 12:59 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants running back Peyton Hillis puts his helmet on as he walks through a tunnel to the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Dec. 1, 2013, in Landover, Md. In a statement released Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, the former NFL running back said he is on the road to recovery after he nearly died while saving his two children from drowning in Florida. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ex-NFL player recovers after saving his kids from drowning

Feb. 22, 2023 01:49 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots' Matthew Slater (18) walks to the field for the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 1, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots announced Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, that the 37-year-old and two-time All-Pro has decided to return for his 16th season in 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Patriots captain Matt Slater returning for 16th NFL season

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 17, 2023 04:38 PM EST

Buccaneers hire Dave Canales to guide Tom Brady-less offense

By Fred Goodall Feb. 16, 2023 07:23 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay is counting on Dave Canales to help the Buccaneers remain relevant following Tom Brady's retirement. The former Seattle...