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Brady nears completions record as Buccaneers visit Falcons

By The Associated PressJanuary 6, 2023 GMT

TAMPA BAY (8-8) at ATLANTA (6-10)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Falcons by 4 1/2

Purdy set for 1st start when 49ers host Buccaneers

By The Associated PressDecember 8, 2022 GMT

TAMPA BAY (6-6) at SAN FRANCISCO (8-4)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: 49ers by 3 1/2.

Brady, Bucs beat Seahawks 21-16 in historic Germany game

By KEN MAGUIRENovember 13, 2022 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Tom Brady has had his share of memorable football games.

He says Sunday at a raucous Allianz Arena is right up there.

“That was one of the great football experiences that I’ve ever had,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion said.

Brady, Bucs eye momentum in Bavarian battle against Seahawks

By KEN MAGUIRENovember 10, 2022 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — The “Touchdown in Deutschland” promos featuring Tom Brady are posted in busy U-Bahn stations and plazas in Munich.

Germany is ready to host its first NFL game.

Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hope they're ready to regain their swagger when they face the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Allianz Arena.

Brady, Bucs look to end 2-game skid against improved Falcons

By FRED GOODALLOctober 6, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin looks at the Atlanta Falcons and doesn’t see the same NFC South rival the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had their way with lately.

“I think one of the biggest things is that they’re playing with a lot of momentum right now.

WR Cole Beasley retires after 2-week stint with Buccaneers

October 5, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Veteran receiver Cole Beasley retired Wednesday after a two-week stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Beasley, who played most of an 11-season NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, was signed to the Bucs practice squad to fill a need at receiver while Mike Evans was a serving a one-game suspension and Chris Godwin and Julio Jones were out with injuries.

Analysis: NFL isn’t passing the eye test on head injuries

By ARNIE STAPLETONOctober 4, 2022 GMT

What happened in Tampa was the last thing the NFL, its players and its fanbase needed three days after Tua Tagovailoa's horrifying head injury called into question the league's commitment to curbing concussions.

Bucs TE Brate allowed to re-enter game after concussion

October 3, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate sat out the second half of Sunday night’s 41-31 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a concussion after earlier colliding with a teammate and being allowed to re-enter the game.

Bowles: Bucs simply need to play better to end scoring woes

By FRED GOODALLSeptember 26, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — While injuries have been a factor, there’s more to Tampa Bay’s scoring woes than a young offensive line and the absence of Tom Brady’s top receivers.

“I’m not going to sit here and blame it on the rookies,” coach Todd Bowles said Monday, reflecting on the Buccaneers (2-1) being limited to three offensive touchdowns through three games after averaging 29.9 points per game last season.

Packers’ Bakhtiari active, Beasley set to make Bucs debut

September 25, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari is active for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, while veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley appears to be in line to make his debut for the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers put WR Cole Beasley on active roster

September 24, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted wide receiver Cole Beasley to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday.

Beasley signed with Tampa Bay on Wednesday. The Buccaneers will be without star receiver Mike Evans for Sunday's game against Green Bay because of a suspension, and two of Tom Brady’s other primary options — Chris Godwin and Julio Jones — are hobbled by injuries.

Packers’ Watkins, Bucs’ Godwin ruled out for Sunday’s game

September 23, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will be working without some of their top receivers Sunday when the seven-time Super Bowl winner and four-time MVP face off.

The injury report released Friday ruled Green Bay’s Sammy Watkins and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin out for Sunday’s game at Tampa.

Buccaneers’ Mike Evans loses appeal of 1-game suspension

By FRED GOODALLSeptember 21, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will face the Green Bay Packers without leading receiver Mike Evans, whose appeal of a one-game suspension for his role in an on-field brawl was denied on Wednesday.

With Evans serving 1-game suspension, Bucs sign Cole Beasley

By FRED GOODALLSeptember 21, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Cole Beasley wants to help Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers any way he can.

With star receiver Mike Evans suspended for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, and two of Brady’s other primary options — Chris Godwin and Julio Jones — hobbled by injuries, the Bucs addressed the potential need for help by signing Beasley to the practice squad.

Saints scratch dynamic RB Kamara vs. Bucs with rib injury

September 18, 2022 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Saints have scratched top running back Alvin Kamara from Sunday's lineup against Tampa Bay because of a rib injury that has bothered him since New Orleans' Week 1 victory at Atlanta.

Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams

By The Associated PressAugust 24, 2022 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

New faces: Coach Todd Bowles (promoted from defensive coordinator); WR Julio Jones, WR Russell Gage, S Keanu Neal, S Logan Ryan, G Shaq Mason, DL Akiem Hicks, TE Kyle Rudolph, OLB Carl Nassib, OL Fred Johnson, DL Logan Hall, TE Cade Otton, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White, P Jake Camarda.

Injured WR Godwin back on practice field for Buccaneers

By FRED GOODALLAugust 5, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Seven months after undergoing knee surgery, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin is back in pads on the practice field.

Godwin, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract in March, worked out in full uniform at training camp Friday — running and catching passes during individual drills, but not participating in team periods.

Julio Jones excited to join Buccaneers, Brady on 1-year deal

By FRED GOODALLJuly 27, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Julio Jones is the latest high-profile veteran to join forces with Tom Brady in pursuit of a Super Bowl ring.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed the seven-time Pro Bowl receiver to a one-year contract Wednesday, bolstering an already impressive array of playmakers the team has assembled around the soon-to-be 45-year-old quarterback.

With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

By FRED GOODALLApril 22, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady.

Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated PressApril 22, 2022 GMT

27. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

LAST SEASON: With Tom Brady leading the league in completions, attempts, passing yards and touchdowns, the Bucs followed up winning their first Super Bowl victory in nearly two decades by setting a franchise record for regular season wins and capturing their first NFC South title since 2007.

Fournette finalizes 3-year, $21 million deal with Buccaneers

By FRED GOODALLMarch 23, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Piece by piece, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reassembling an impressive array of playmakers around Tom Brady.

Free-agent running back Leonard Fournette finalized a three-year, $21 million contract with the team Wednesday, joining receivers Chris Godwin, Russell Gage and Breshad Perriman, Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen and guard Aaron Stinnie as key offensive players who’ve agreed to new deals since Brady ended his brief retirement this month.

WR Godwin signs deal, happy about Bucs other offseason moves

By FRED GOODALLMarch 21, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Godwin’s excited about Tom Brady’s decision to unretire, as well as all the moves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making to position themselves for another Super Bowl run.

That includes the 26-year-old receiver, who’s coming off knee surgery, getting a new multi-year contract less than two weeks after having a franchise tag placed on him for the second straight winter.

Bucs sign WR Russell Gage, acquire G Shaq Mason in trade

By FRED GOODALLMarch 18, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to give Tom Brady everything he needs to compete for another championship.

Free agent receiver Russell Gage and guard Shaq Mason, acquired in a trade from the New England Patriots on Friday, are the latest additions to a revamped roster that’s taken form since Brady ended his brief retirement.

Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated PressMarch 10, 2022 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (14-5)

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Jason Pierre-Paul, G Alex Cappa, C Ryan Jensen, DT Ndamukong Suh, TE Rob Gronkowski, DL Will Gholston, RB Leonard Fournette, TE O.J. Howard, RB Ronald Jones, CB Richard Sherman, RB Giovani Bernard, CB Carlton Davis, S Jordan Whitehead, QB Blaine Gabbert, G Aaron Stinnie, LB Kevin Minter, DT Steve McLendon, T Josh Wells, S Andrew Adams, DE Pat O’Connor.

Bucs place franchise tag on WR Chris Godwin for 2nd time

March 9, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin will be one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers after the Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on him for the second straight year.

NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

By BARRY WILNERMarch 8, 2022 GMT

The NFL's salary cap for 2022 will be $208.2 million, a healthy increase from the previous, pandemic-impacted years.

The cap is going up from $182.5 million, which was down by nearly $10 million from the 2020 season.

Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

By FRED GOODALLJanuary 18, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are running out of superlatives to describe the impact of Tom Brady.

The defending Super Bowl champions improved to 5-0 in postseason games since the 44-year-old quarterback joined the Bucs in 2020, dominating the Philadelphia Eagles 31-15 in a NFC wild-card victory.

Brady, Buccaneers thriving despite losing big-name receivers

By FRED GOODALLJanuary 3, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — It doesn’t seem to matter who Tom Brady’s throwing to, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers keep finding ways to win.

Antonio Brown is the latest big-name playmaker the seven-time Super Bowl champion won’t have at his disposal the remainder of the season.

Weekend Sports in Brief

By The Associated PressDecember 27, 2021 GMT

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, Antonio Brown made a grand return to the lineup after missing the last eight games and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-6 on Sunday to clinch their first NFC South title since 2007.

Brady, Bucs look to rebound vs. Panthers after being blanked

By STEVE REEDDecember 23, 2021 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Tom Brady is expected to be extra motivated, which is normally not a good sign for his next opponent.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion will look to bounce back from an embarrassing 9-0 loss last week to the New Orleans Saints when they face the struggling Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

Buccaneers address mounting injuries, sign RB Le’Veon Bell

By FRED GOODALLDecember 22, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have addressed the need for experienced depth at running back by signing former All-Pro Le’Veon Bell.

Bell, released this season after appearing in five games with the Baltimore Ravens, joined the Bucs on Wednesday as the reigning Super Bowl champions continue to deal with mounting injuries that have depleted a strong group of playmakers assembled around Tom Brady.

Injuries growing concern as Bucs close in on NFC South title

By FRED GOODALLDecember 21, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Barring a total collapse over the final three weeks of the regular season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to win the NFC South.

What coach Bruce Arians is more concerned about right now is the health of the reigning Super Bowl champions.

Bucs’ Godwin out for season with torn ACL in right knee

By FRED GOODALLDecember 20, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin has a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Godwin was injured early in the second quarter of a 9-0 loss to New Orleans on Sunday night after catching a pass from Tom Brady over the middle and taking a hard hit directly on the knee from Saints cornerback P.J.

Injuries take toll as Bucs get blanked, fail to clinch

By MARK DIDTLERDecember 20, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians had bigger concerns Sunday night than the Buccaneers failing to clinch their first division title since 2007.

The list of players injured in a 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints included wide receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, and running back Leonard Fournette.

With journeymen receivers or stars, Tom Brady just wins

By ROB MAADDIOctober 2, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl throwing to Troy Brown, Jermaine Wiggins and David Patten and earned his seventh ring firing passes to Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski.

Super Bowl champions place WR Antonio Brown on COVID-19 list

September 22, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Antonio Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and could miss this week’s road game against the Los Angeles Rams.

The 33-year-old receiver is the second player from the active roster the defending Super Bowl champions have placed on the COVID-19 list this week, joining reserve linebacker and special teams captain Kevin Minter.

Brady, Bucs embrace challenge of repeating as SB champions

By The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2021 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5, Super Bowl champions)

New faces: LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OL Robert Hainsey, RB Giovani Bernard.

Jets, Maye unable to reach long-term deal by deadline

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.July 15, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets and Marcus Maye were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract Thursday, so the star safety will play this season under his franchise tag tender.

AP Source: WR Antonio Brown returning to Bucs on 1-year deal

By FRED GOODALLApril 28, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Receiver Antonio Brown has agreed to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract that could be worth up to $6...

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

By FRED GOODALLApril 13, 2021 GMT

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 deal told The Associated Press...

Super Bowl champion Bucs focused on keeping roster intact

By The Associated PressMarch 12, 2021 GMT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5)

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: LB Shaquil Barrett, TE Rob Gronkowski, WR Antonio Brown, RB Leonard Fournette, DT Ndamukong Suh, K Ryan Succop, DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, RB T...

Receivers Godwin, Robinson top franchise tag list

By BARRY WILNERMarch 10, 2021 GMT

The big money that accompanies franchise tags for the 2021 season is going to receivers, safeties and linemen...

Bucs franchise Godwin, agree to 2-year deal with David

By FRED GOODALLMarch 10, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Chris Godwin and agreed to a two-year deal with linebacker Lavonte David, the first steps in what the Super Bowl champions hope will be a successful bid to keep a star-studded roster intact to help Tom Brady pursue an eighth NFL title...

Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay’s run to Super Bowl

By FRED GOODALLJanuary 30, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Construction of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began long before Tom Brady decided the once-downtrodden team had most of what he needed to have an opportunity to build on his legacy of championships...

Brady, talented Buccaneers playmakers developing chemistry

By FRED GOODALLJanuary 20, 2021 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When Tom Brady drops back in the pocket he has a bunch of options to attack opposing defenses, including a talented collection of receivers that's possibly the best he's played with in more than a decade — maybe even his entire career...