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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2001 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during Brady's first start of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
Tom Brady retires at 45, insisting this time it's 'for good'

By Fred Goodall Feb. 01, 2023 08:32 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans leaves the field after being thrown out of the game against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Buccaneers' Mike Evans loses appeal of 1-game suspension

By Fred Goodall Sep. 21, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back Leonard Fournette during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. When Brady announced he was ending his brief retirement and returning to the NFL for a 23rd season, Fournette wasn’t caught off guard. Brady, who turned 45 a week into training camp, cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for changing his mind. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Tom Brady, Buccaneers motivated by 'unfinished business'

By Fred Goodall Aug. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. When Brady announced he was ending his brief retirement and returning to the NFL for a 23rd season, Leonard Fournette wasn’t caught off guard. Brady, who turned 45 a week into training camp, cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for changing his mind. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady: Hainsey working hard to become Jensen's replacement

By Fred Goodall Aug. 01, 2022 04:53 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (66) walks with fellow offensive linemen during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Buccaneers C Ryan Jensen carted off field with knee injury

By Fred Goodall Jul. 28, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady plays during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Brady cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for ending a brief retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain committed to surrounding the seven-time Super Bowl champion with everything he needs to win an eighth ring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady-led Buccaneers 're-loading' with lofty expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rob Gronkowski retires, won't join Tom Brady for 3rd season

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans wave flags before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Buccaneers add 8 prospects to Tom Brady's supporting cast

By Fred Goodall Apr. 30, 2022 09:15 PM EDT

Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bucs draft DT Logan Hall, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White

By Fred Goodall Apr. 29, 2022 08:33 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone are the days of the blocking specialists who serve mainly as an extra offensive lineman. While guys like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Kittle are excellent run-blockers, they are also outstanding receivers and major weapons on offense. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady smiles as he arrives for an NFL football news conference for new head coach Todd Bowles Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 22, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. 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. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians talks to quarterback Tom Brady before the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, it was announced Wednesday night, March 30. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season — Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Arians retires as Bucs' coach, Bowles promoted to top spot

By Fred Goodall Mar. 30, 2022 08:50 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver (14) of the runs off the field after warming up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
WR Godwin signs deal, happy about Bucs other offseason moves

By Fred Goodall Mar. 21, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

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

By Fred Goodall Mar. 16, 2022 04:12 PM EDT
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,...

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

By Fred Goodall Mar. 15, 2022 06:02 PM EDT
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...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. He said Sunday, March 13, 2022, he is returning to the Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Bucs Pro Bowl OL Ali Marpet announces retirement at age 28

By Fred Goodall Feb. 27, 2022 08:37 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pro Bowl offensive lineman Ali Marpet caught the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off guard Sunday, announcing his retirement from the NFL at age 28. ...