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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 - New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport in waits for a play during the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. Davenport is recuperating from right shoulder surgery last January and multiple offseason surgeries on his pinky, which ultimately resulted in most of its removal. Davenport said he does not expect the amputation to adversely affect his pass rush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Saints pass rusher Davenport healing from pinky amputation

By Brett Martel Jun. 15, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates being selected by the Detroit Lions as the second pick in the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher )
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 28, 2022 08:54 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

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians watches play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers exploring options for successor to Tom Brady

By Fred Goodall Feb. 01, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Donte' Deayon (21) and linebacker Obo Okoronkwo (45) celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams on brink of Super Bowl despite struggling to close wins

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2022 07:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to fire up the team during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the fans after the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates after he intercetped a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) celebrates after his team's first touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Football Team on Sunday, January 2, 2022 in Landover, Maryland.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Brady, SB champion Bucs launch repeat bid against Eagles

Jan. 14, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Arians believes Brady is NFL MVP, and it's not a close race

By Fred Goodall Jan. 10, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah (20) dives for yardage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs beat Panthers 41-17, earn No. 2 playoff seeding in NFC

By Fred Goodall Jan. 09, 2022 08:08 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold scrambles in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
SB Bowl champs won't rest healthy starters vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:41 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians rides onto the field in a golf cart before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Arian tore his achilles tendon while running earlier in the week. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buffalo Bills at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 04:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians talks with Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:29 PM EST