Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football team's training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)
Lions introduce Flowers, Coleman and James, also sign 2 more

By Noah Trister Mar. 14, 2019 07:38 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers' Kwon Alexander, left, and Dee Ford stand for a photo following an NFL football news conference Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
49ers hope new additions address lack of takeaways

By Josh Dubow Mar. 14, 2019 07:35 PM EDT

New Washington Redskins safety Landon Collins smiles during an NFL football press conference, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Redskins' Collins glad to put Giants' turmoil behind him

By Stephen Whyno Mar. 14, 2019 05:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (10) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. For Adam Humphries, Tennessee has been a potential destination for months based on his relationship with Titans general manager Jon Robinson because of their Tampa Bay connection. Not even a late push by the New England Patriots could sway him to walk away from his deal with the Titans. Even considering how much success wide receivers like Humphries have enjoyed with the defending Super Bowl champs.“Obviously, I’m a man of my word, and I’m going to keep my word there,” Humphries said Thursday, March 14, 2019, after signing with Tennessee. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Receiver stuck with Titans' deal even after Patriots' push

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 14, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers opened the new league year Wednesday, March 13, by acquiring the defensive playmaker the team was sorely lacking in edge rusher Ford, as well as running back Tevin Coleman. The 49ers are sending a 2020 second-round pick to Kansas City for Ford and are giving him a new five-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hadn't been announced. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
49ers get off to busy start in free agency

By Josh Dubow Mar. 13, 2019 11:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

Buccaneers address need for LB, WR, punter in free agency

By Fred Goodall Mar. 13, 2019 07:14 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't make much of splash on the opening day of NFL free agency. The team needs helps in a number of areas...

FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Sheldon Richardson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract. Richardson has played with three other team since 2013 and will receive $21.5 million guaranteed.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because NFL rules prohibit teams from announcing signings until 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday. (AP Photo/File) (AP Photo)
The Latest: Titans agree with Cameron Wake on 3-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 12, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) stiff arms Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman (37) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to acquire wide receiver DeSean Jackson from Tampa Bay along with a 2020 seventh-round draft pick for a sixth-round pick this year. The deal is contingent upon Jackson agreeing to a new contract, according to one of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity late Monday, March 11, 2019 because terms haven’t been finalized. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
AP sources: DeSean Jackson close to returning to Eagles

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 11, 2019 08:34 PM EDT

AP Source: Titans to sign WR Adam Humphries to 4-year deal

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 11, 2019 06:50 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person with knowledge of the deal says the Tennessee Titans have agreed with Tampa Bay wide receiver Adam Humphries to a four-year contract...

Free Agency-Buccaneers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Brent Grimes, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, LB Kwon Alexander, WR Adam Humphries, S Chris Conte, RB...

FILE - This is a June 6, 2018, file photo showing Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander during a studio photo session at the team training facility, in Tampa, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-year contract worth $54 million. A person familiar with the contract said the sides came to an agreement Monday, March 11, 2019, soon after teams were allowed to contact pending unrestricted free agents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
AP Source: 49ers agree to $54M deal with LB Kwon Alexander

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2019 04:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, Samantha Rapoport, the NFL’s senior director of football development, speaks at the NFL Women's Forum in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Women's forum opens eyes for candidates and teams

By Barry Wilner Mar. 08, 2019 02:45 AM EST

Broncos re-sign Pro Bowl long snapper Casey Kreiter

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 07, 2019 01:58 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos Pro Bowl long snapper Casey Kreiter signed a one-year, $1 million contract to stay in Denver on Thursday, the same day the team...

Broncos release strong safety Darian Stewart

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 06, 2019 05:47 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Safety Darian Stewart is joining a crowded field of free agent safeties following his release Wednesday from the Denver Broncos, where he won...

Buccaneers re-sign LT Smith for 3 years, $41.25 million

Mar. 05, 2019 02:35 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed offensive tackle Donovan Smith to a three-year, $41.25 million contract. The fifth-year pro...

FILE - In this Feb. 18, 2019, file photo, Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Kyler Murray poses with the Davey O'Brien football award, in Fort Worth, Texas. Murray's measurements were among the most anticipated at this year's NFL scouting combine after he spurned the Oakland Athletics and a career in Major League Baseball for a shot at the NFL. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Kyler Murray at 5-foot-10, 207 pounds at NFL combine

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2019 05:13 PM EST