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FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Four-time All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski announced his retirement again, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rob Gronkowski retires, won't join Tom Brady for 3rd season

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills prove Patriots were bogus, can they do same to Chiefs?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2022 09:48 AM 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 quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
The Latest: Raiders beat Chargers with playoff spot on line

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 12:08 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson, right, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Brown walks away from Bucs; Brady rallies team past Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, center, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:23 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Brady, Bucs rout Panthers 32-6 to clinch NFC South title

By Steve Reed Dec. 26, 2021 04:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea (50) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dynamic duo: Brady, Gronk lead Bucs past Falcons 30-17

By Paul Newberry Dec. 05, 2021 04:16 PM EST

A memorial photo shines in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium of former Atlanta Falcons Pro Football Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Humphrey, one of the NFL's most fearsome pass rushers during the 1970s with the Atlanta Falcons, has died at the age of 77. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 12/5/2021

Dec. 05, 2021 01:11 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
The Latest: Kickers had 7 missed XPs in afternoon games

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 11:55 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 08:27 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

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a Panthers touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 18, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws under pressure from Washington Football Team defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Brady picked off twice in 1st; Bucs lose to Washington 29-19

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 14, 2021 04:10 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 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