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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) takes questions during a press conference at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, December 29, 2019. The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28-22 in overtime.(Octavio Jones/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Buccaneers face important decision of Winston's future

By Fred Goodall Dec. 30, 2019 07:28 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Chuck Clark, left, brings down Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
ICYMI: Winston joins group of one _ the 30 TD-30 INT club

By Eddie Pells Dec. 30, 2019 02:29 AM EST

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

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers, Falcons motivated to finish 2nd in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 26, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) slips between Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) and linebacker Tyrell Adams (50) for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Quarterback Jameis Winston (3) celebrates the play. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs look to end another non-playoff year on positive note

By Fred Goodall Dec. 23, 2019 06:23 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (25) hurdles a teammate on a run against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Mistake-prone Bucs turn it over 5 times in loss to Texans

By Fred Goodall Dec. 21, 2019 08:07 PM EST

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) runs back an interception by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for a score during the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/21/2019

Dec. 21, 2019 01:22 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against Bucs

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) crosses into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Winston making compelling argument to remain with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 16, 2019 06:25 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) is pushed out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Winston throws 4 TDs, helps Buccaneers beat Lions 38-17

By Larry Lage Dec. 15, 2019 04:41 PM EST

Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai intercepts a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by Oakland Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Plenty of QBs with a pedigree should be available in 2020

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 13, 2019 10:29 AM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Oakland Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
NFL This Week: Round 1 of Texans-Titans' AFC South showdown

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2019 11:42 PM EST

Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 10:22 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Jameis Winston has plenty to play for and Darius Slay does, too. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions have been...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks for a receiver as he scrambles away from Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Leon Jacobs (48) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Bucs QB Winston has something to play for against Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers confident they're headed in right direction

By Fred Goodall Dec. 09, 2019 05:50 PM EST

Bucs' Mike Evans hurts hamstring on TD catch

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 08:34 PM EST
Tampa Bay wide receiver Mike Evans caught a 61-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and injured his hamstring on the play. Evans...

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

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (27) after Leonard intercepted a pass by quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/8/2019

Dec. 08, 2019 01:20 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, left, runs after a reception past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Colts, Bucs in must-win mode to keep playoff hopes alive

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2019 06:14 PM EST