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Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Watkins, Bucs' Brown and Brate active for Super Bowl

Feb. 07, 2021 06:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints scratch QB Hill, RB Murray vs. Buccaneers

Jan. 17, 2021 05:46 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. The 36-year-old’s journey back from a broken leg and 17 surgeries was a long one, but the difference with him at quarterback has been simple: Smith doesn’t make major mistakes, manages the game and is the cool hand coach Ron Rivera wanted in control of his young team. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Smith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa Bay

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 09, 2021 05:50 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson (50) runs from Detroit Lions' Frank Ragnow and Jonah Jackson (73) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Ragnow, Collins, Davis inactive in Buccaneers-Lions game

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 12:20 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) gives his cletes to a fan following an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Buccaneers figure to bolster OL, seek RB in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
14. TAMPA BAY (7-9) LAST SEASON: Missed playoffs for 12th consecutive season, extending second-longest drought in NFL. Jameis Winston led...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles walks along the bench area as he looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the trade says the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to send quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears for a compensatory fourth-round draft pick. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because trades don't become official until the league year begins later Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
The Latest: Cowboys reunite Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with McCarthy

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2020 11:45 AM EDT

Buccaneers eye QB, solidifying defense in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:40 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (9-7) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Jameis Winston, DL Nadamukong Suh, RB Peyton Barber, WR Breshad Perriman, OLB Sam...

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2019

Sep. 12, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) eludes a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib (94) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers rally late, beat Browns 13-12 on rookie's FG

By Fred Goodall Aug. 23, 2019 11:07 PM EDT