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FILE - Indianapolis Colts vice chair Kalen Jackson, also one of the team's owners, watches during the first half of the Colts' NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sidelines, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. Jackson was born into football, one of three daughters of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. She got her introduction to the sport attending community events. Now, she has a seat at the table for owners’ meetings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu (49) and teammate defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (97) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers aren't getting much help

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 24, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns forces a fumble by Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Burns, Panthers look to take down 'arch nemesis' Brady, Bucs

By Steve Reed Oct. 20, 2022 08:01 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans leaves the field after being thrown out of the game against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Buccaneers' Mike Evans loses appeal of 1-game suspension

By Fred Goodall Sep. 21, 2022 05:32 PM EDT

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after an interception by cornerback Jamel Dean during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Bucs stingy defense hitting on all cylinders in 2-0 start

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2022 08:17 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham (93), center left, and Donovan Wilson, center rear, knock down Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Brady threw a pass in the second half of a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Josh Wells (72) defends on the play. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Bucs running game, defense can make Tom Brady's job easier

By Fred Goodall Sep. 12, 2022 06:33 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, wearing a brace on his right hand, walks away from the podium after a post game news conference following the team's 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Brady, Bucs throttle Cowboys 19-3 as Prescott injures hand

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 11, 2022 11:32 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half of an NFL preseason preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Prescott embraces Brady duel in another Cowboys-Bucs opener

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 08, 2022 06:43 PM EDT

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz throws a pass during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason

By Rob Maaddi Aug. 25, 2022 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hands off to running back Leonard Fournette during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. When Brady announced he was ending his brief retirement and returning to the NFL for a 23rd season, Fournette wasn’t caught off guard. Brady, who turned 45 a week into training camp, cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for changing his mind. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Tom Brady, Buccaneers motivated by 'unfinished business'

By Fred Goodall Aug. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. When Brady announced he was ending his brief retirement and returning to the NFL for a 23rd season, Leonard Fournette wasn’t caught off guard. Brady, who turned 45 a week into training camp, cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for changing his mind. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Bucs, Brady look to return to Super Bowl after loss to Rams

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 02:59 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) catches the ball during training camp at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mathieu thanks Saints for support during absence from camp

By Brett Martel Aug. 04, 2022 07:35 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (32) runs through drills while head coach Dennis Allen gives instruction during training camp at the team's NFL football training facility in Metairie, La., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Saints safety Mathieu rejoins team after 1-week absence

By Brett Martel Aug. 03, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady waves to the fans during an NFL football training camp practice Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady is back, but he's hardly the only story for Bucs

By Fred Goodall Jul. 27, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tom Brady plays during an NFL football game in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Brady cited “unfinished business” as one of the reasons for ending a brief retirement, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain committed to surrounding the seven-time Super Bowl champion with everything he needs to win an eighth ring. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Brady-led Buccaneers 're-loading' with lofty expectations

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) claps as he walks with Ryan Griffin (4) and Blaine Gabbert (11) during an NFL football minicamp Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady, Buccaneers back on practice field, preparing to win

By Fred Goodall Jun. 09, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) points during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The New Orleans Saints and Mathieu have agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract, reuniting the All-Pro safety with his hometown team, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
AP source: Saints agree with Mathieu on 3-year, $33M deal

By Dave Skretta May. 03, 2022 01:58 PM EDT

Houston defensive lineman Logan Hall speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bucs draft DT Logan Hall, G Luke Goedeke, RB Rachaad White

By Fred Goodall Apr. 29, 2022 08:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams fans cheer before the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Seemed forever for QBs to go in 1st 2 rounds of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 29, 2022 08:09 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM EDT