Matt Gay
FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2003, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Warren Sapp tries to get the crowd going during the third quarter of the team's NFC divisional NFL football playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers in Tampa, Fla. Sapp and Derrick Brooks were selected as draft picks in 1995. They formed the foundation for a defense that keyed the club’s only Super Bowl championship run. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)
Selmon, Sapp, Brooks best of top picks in Buccaneers history

By Fred Goodall Apr. 21, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones' INT return in OT lifts Falcons over Bucs 28-22

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2019 04:58 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack celebrates with offensive tackle Braden Smith (72) after his 2-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Winston throws for 456 yards, 4 TDs as Bucs rally over Colts

By Fred Goodall Dec. 08, 2019 05:10 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Winston letting play state case for future with Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 25, 2019 06:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Big guy, big catch: Vea TD leads Bucs past Falcons 35-22

By Paul Newberry Nov. 24, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 09:08 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 11 Seattle at San Francisco, 8:15 p.m. EST. The top two teams in the NFC West meet in primetime...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Murray shines, but miscues cost Cardinals in loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Nov. 10, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans edge Chiefs in Mahomes' return; Packers hold on

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 05:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, left, greets Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tennessee Titans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:29 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
Arians: Winston needs to play better; teammates, too

By Fred Goodall Oct. 14, 2019 06:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
NFL Today, Week 4

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 10:22 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards during the second of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Winston throws 4 TD passes, Buccaneers outlast Rams 55-40

By Greg Beacham Sep. 29, 2019 08:02 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Fitzgerald moves into 2nd all-time in catches

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants with wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rams hope offense sparks in visit from Bucs, ex-teammate Suh

By Greg Beacham Sep. 26, 2019 05:21 PM EDT

New York Giants defensive back Michael Thomas, left, celebrates as Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Gay, second from right, alks off after missing a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians: Inconsistent Buccaneers still learning how to win

By Fred Goodall Sep. 23, 2019 08:23 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) reaches for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
NFL ICYMI: Maybe the Giants found a new QB in Daniel Jones

By Howard Fendrich Sep. 23, 2019 02:35 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Matt Gay (9) misses a field goal as time expires against the New York Giants during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs rookie misses short FG, 2 extra points in narrow loss

By Fred Goodall Sep. 22, 2019 11:00 PM EDT

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley smiles as he sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Barkley was injured in the first half. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jones sparkles in his start, Giants rally past Bucs 32-31

By Fred Goodall Sep. 22, 2019 08:12 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) celebrates after completing a pass for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs stop 3 2-point conversions, beat Ravens 33-28

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2019 05:43 PM EDT