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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

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

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) spins a football in his fingers before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, on Jan 22. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. An underwhelming free agent class for quarterbacks is overshadowed by the possibility of multiple big names changing teams, most notably Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Trade talk overshadows marginal class of QBs in free agency

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 04, 2022 12:00 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

Miami (Ohio) running back Kevin Davis (26) and offensive lineman Rusty Feth (60) celebrate after Davis' touchdown in the first half of the Frisco Football Classic NCAA college football game in Frisco, Texas, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Gabbert leads Miami (Ohio) to Frisco Football Classic win

Dec. 23, 2021 07:03 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
AFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2021 02:40 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans couaght a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady tops 600 career TD passes, Buccaneers rout Bears 38-3

By Fred Goodall Oct. 24, 2021 07:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) beats Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (24) on a 34-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Miami allows 558 yards to Brady and Bucs in 45-17 loss

By Mark Didtler Oct. 10, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady's 5 TD passes to pace Bucs' 45-17 rout of Dolphins

By Fred Goodall Oct. 10, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, right, throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Former college coaches Kingsbury, Meyer meet for 1st time

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Jaguars begin new era featuring Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-15) New faces: Coach Urban Meyer, QB Trevor Lawrence, QB C.J. Beathard, WR Marvin Jones, WR Tavon Austin, RB Carlos...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Godwin (14) reaches for the end zone to score a touchdown after catching a pass as Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King II (25) defends during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Brady throws touchdown pass as Buccaneers beat Texans 23-16

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 28, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars' Taven Bryan arrives for NFL football training camp in Jacksonville, Fla., in this Tuesday, July 27, 2021, file photo. Taven Bryan started the month with a black eye. He might end it with a bruised ego. A first-round draft pick 3½ years ago, Bryan is squarely on Jacksonville’s roster bubble as the Jaguars prepare to close out the preseason at Dallas on Sunday. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP, File)
Bubble trouble? Jags' Bryan hoping to do enough in finale

By Mark Long Aug. 27, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Trayvon Henderson (41) celebrates with linebacker Joe Bachie (49) after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Super Bowl champs rest starters, fall to Bengals 19-14

By Fred Goodall Aug. 14, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

Brady, Bucs eager to get to work, defend Super Bowl title

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5) CAMP SITE: Tampa, Florida LAST YEAR: With Tom Brady excelling despite not having a normal...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) stretches during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Back to work: Brady throws at camp, champs reward Arians, GM

By Fred Goodall Jun. 08, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks free from a Missouri defender as he runs a pass pattern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Pitts is a possible first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
NFL draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) celebrates an overtime win against Tennessee with fans in an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
NFL Draft: Players selected in the first round

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 29, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Jaguars open NFL draft, Meyer era by drafting Lawrence

By Mark Long Apr. 29, 2021 08:29 PM EDT