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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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) celebrates with teammates including linebacker Kevin Minter (51), free safety Jordan Whitehead, second from left, and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) after scoring a touchdown on a Jacksonville Jaguars fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Buccaneers have defensive building blocks in White, Barrett

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2019 07:12 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bucs turn Foles’ turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11

By Mark Long Dec. 01, 2019 04:32 PM EST

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)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:20 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, avoids being sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Clowney inactive for Seattle against Eagles

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, right, congratulates New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Arians says struggling Buccaneers won’t give up on season

By Fred Goodall Nov. 18, 2019 08:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray (28) gets pulled down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brees throws for 228 yards, 3 TDs as Saints beat Bucs 34-17

By Fred Goodall Nov. 17, 2019 04:46 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, left, talks to Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray after an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Buccaneers end 4-game skid, aim to start 1st winning streak

By Fred Goodall Nov. 11, 2019 07:44 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a leaping catch in front of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Winston throws for 358 yards, Bucs beat Cardinals 30-27

By Fred Goodall Nov. 10, 2019 05:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Colts QB Brian Hoyer makes 1st start in more than 2 years

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) scores the winning touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead in overtime an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)
QB Winston far from only reason for Buccaneers' slow start

By Fred Goodall Nov. 04, 2019 07:38 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, right, runs to score a touchdown ahead of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jamel Dean during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Wilson throws 5 TDs, Seahawks outlast Bucs 40-34 in OT

By Tim Booth Nov. 03, 2019 07:46 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scrambles away from Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) in the first half of an NFL football game , Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Colts' Jacoby Brissett is latest starting QB to get hurt

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 05:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams 9/29/2019

Sep. 29, 2019 04:30 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/22/2019

Sep. 22, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) knocks the ball away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8/23/2019

Aug. 23, 2019 07:53 PM EDT