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FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle carries the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. No position in the NFL has undergone more changes to the style of player over the years than tight end. Long gone are the days of the blocking specialists who serve mainly as an extra offensive lineman. While guys like Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce and Kittle are excellent run-blockers, they are also outstanding receivers and major weapons on offense. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Tight end position has undergone quite an evolution in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

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

FILE - Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. Brian Daboll's offseason departure leaves Bills quarterback Josh Allen working under a new coordinator for the first time entering his fifth season in Buffalo. The good news in helping ease the transition is Allen's familiarity with Daboll's replacement, Ken Dorsey, who spent the past three seasons as the Bills quarterbacks coach. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Bills have plenty of depth options to address in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Von Miller introduced as Bills’ prized free-agent addition

Mar. 17, 2022 09:12 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Bills make it Von Miller-time in Buffalo; sign Howard, too

By John Wawrow Mar. 16, 2022 07:29 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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to fire up the team 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)
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls in a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs WR Mike Evans focused on team, not individual success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. Gannon is more focused on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers than interviewing for head coaching openings. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon focused on Bucs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2022 04:35 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians reacts in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brady, Bucs look to end 2-game skid against improving Giants

By Fred Goodall Nov. 19, 2021 06:22 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to where their playoff run to the Super Bowl started when they visit Washington. The Buccaneers are a 9½-point favorite. But Brady says he and his teammates cannot just expect to walk onto the field and win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Buccaneers visit Washington in rematch of wild-card game

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs past New York Jets' C.J. Mosley (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 11, 2021 01:40 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

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is congratulated by A.J. Brown (11) after Tannehill scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 21, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leonard Fournette (7) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
RB Fournette adding balance to Buccaneers' potent offense

By Fred Goodall Oct. 15, 2021 05:44 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he runs on to the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Tom Brady throws 2 TD passes, Buccaneers beat Eagles 28-22

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 14, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/14/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) runs the ball after getting past Carolina Panthers safety Sam Franklin (42) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 5

By Brandon Gdula Oct. 07, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
Brady, Buccaneers begin defense of title against Cowboys

By Fred Goodall Sep. 08, 2021 05:02 PM EDT

Brady, Bucs embrace challenge of repeating as SB champions

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:00 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5, Super Bowl champions) New faces: LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OL Robert Hainsey, RB Giovani Bernard. ...