Ryan Jensen

Brady: Hainsey working hard to become Jensen’s replacement

By FRED GOODALLAugust 1, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Todd Bowles chuckled when he was asked if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning anything special for Tom Brady’s birthday.

The seven-time Super Bowl champion turns 45 on Wednesday.

Young Bucs centers competing to replace injured Jensen

By FRED GOODALLJuly 30, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — With center Ryan Jensen expected to miss “significant time” with a knee injury, second-year pro Robert Hainsey is hoping to make the most of an opportunity to earn a starting job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen carted off field with knee injury

By FRED GOODALLJuly 28, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen injured his left knee and was carted off the field near the end of practice on Thursday.

Neither coach Todd Bowles nor general manager Jason Licht would speculate on the severity of the injury, which occurred with players wearing shorts, shirts and helmets during a non-contact two-minute drill on the second day of training camp workouts.

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.

Bucs re-sign CB Carlton Davis to 3-year, $45 million deal

By FRED GOODALLMarch 16, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carlton Davis weighed his options, then followed his heart.

It helped that Tom Brady decided to return to Tampa Bay last weekend, but Davis felt all along that the Buccaneers are a perfect fit for him.

Brady’s call seals Jensen’s decision to stay with Buccaneers

By FRED GOODALLMarch 15, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen was simultaneously celebrating his daughter’s birthday and contemplating his future in the NFL when he got a phone call from Tom Brady, who was about to announce he was returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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.

Buccaneers All-Pro RT Tristan Wirfs inactive against Rams

January 23, 2022 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs is inactive for Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams with an ankle injury.

Wirfs was hurt during the previous week’s wild-card victory over Philadelphia and had been listed as questionable.

Brady continues group workouts despite NFLPA recommendation

June 23, 2020 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady continues to prepare for his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, working out with teammates at a private school despite a union recommendation that players not conduct any more group practices before training camp...