Byron Leftwich
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks to the media during an NFL football introductory news conference Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Todd Bowles calls replacing Bruce Arians 'bittersweet'

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 31, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, left, and Doug Pederson, new head coach of the NFL football team, smile during a news conference, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
Jaguars tweaking power structure after hiring Doug Pederson

By Mark Long Feb. 05, 2022 04:08 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, left, walks off the field next to coach Brian Flores after the team's loss to the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Fired Dolphins coach Flores sued the NFL and three teams Tuesday, Feb. 1, over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it. According to the lawsuit, Ross told Flores he would pay him $100,000 for every loss during the coach’s first season because he wanted the club to “tank” so it could get the draft’s top pick. Messages left with the Dolphins seeking comment were not immediately returned. (John McCall/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, File)
NFL to bolster inclusion policies, probe tanking allegations

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 05, 2022 11:58 AM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Pederson as their coach, ending a wild and winding search that ended up where it started more than a month ago. A formal announcement is planned for Friday, Feb. 4, according to a person familiar with the search. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract has not been signed. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Jaguars hire Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson

By Mark Long Feb. 03, 2022 10:45 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals' Teryl Austin participates during NFL football practice in Cincinnati, July 26, 2018. Teryl Austin has been where Brian Flores currently is many times. Eleven to be exact. That's the number of head coaching interviews the Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant has had through the years, some of which made Austin feel as if he was only there to check a box. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
For Steelers assistant Austin, a long and mysterious wait

By Will Graves Feb. 02, 2022 03:38 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled 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)
Tom Brady's return to the Bucs next season isn't a lock

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2022 03:02 PM EST

Bears interview Leftwich, McKenzie for coach, GM positions

Jan. 20, 2022 10:49 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and longtime NFL executive Reggie McKenzie for their...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks at the sideline for instructions during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Brady, SB champions focused on Eagles, not personal success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 14, 2022 04:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) tries to break a tackle by Los Angeles Rams free safety Taylor Rapp (24) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings players look forward to new atmosphere, culture

By Dave Campbell Jan. 11, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Fans dressed as clowns watch during the first half of an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Jags believe better days ahead after hitting 'rock bottom'

By Mark Long Jan. 10, 2022 03:16 PM EST

Green Bay Packers oeensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is seen before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Hackett plans to interview with Jaguars next week

Jan. 06, 2022 07:58 PM EST

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, center, sits courtside during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Bucs coach: Antonio Brown didn't claim injury before walkoff

By Fred Goodall Jan. 03, 2022 03:59 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Analysis: Where will the coaching carousel land this time?

By Barry Wilner Dec. 31, 2021 11:51 AM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) is congratulated by quarterback Mac Jones, right, after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots look to clinch playoff berth vs. struggling Jags

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 30, 2021 03:10 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) tackles New York Jets punter Braden Mann (7) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Jaguars set to start interview process for next head coach

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2021 03:40 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 19 1913 — Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson fights to a 10-round draw with Battling Jim Johnson in Paris. 1917 — The NHL begins play...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning touchdown on...

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule talks to quarterback Cam Newton (1) on the sideline after Newton came out during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Newton feels responsible for coordinator Joe Brady's firing

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2021 04:28 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) carries against New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Leonard Fournette making most of 2nd chance with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Nov. 04, 2021 07:26 PM EDT