Ali Marpet
Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)
1st-quarter TD in Super Bowl gaping hole in Brady's resume

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2021 01:27 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass ahead of Buffalo Bills defensive end Darryl Johnson, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Brady, Mahomes have mastered the art of avoiding the sack

By Dave Campbell Feb. 05, 2021 02:46 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady, productive drafts fuel Tampa Bay's run to Super Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 29, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Defense could be decisive in Super Bowl of dynamic offenses

By Barry Wilner Jan. 29, 2021 03:33 PM EST

Workers removed the tarp on Lambeau Field before the NFC championship NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2021 01:30 PM EST

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 12:15 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Results of The Associated Press 2020 NFL All-Pro balloting selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he walks to the bench after throwing an interception to Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers welcome bye to rest up for season-ending stretch

By Fred Goodall Nov. 30, 2020 07:35 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) exchanges words with Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) as referee Shawn  Hochuli (83) tries to separate the two during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Mahomes, Hill light up Bucs, Chiefs hold on vs. Brady 27-24

By Fred Goodall Nov. 29, 2020 08:06 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 12:29 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Goff throws for 376 yards, 3 TDs in Rams' 27-24 win vs Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2020 11:47 PM EST

Bucs' OL Marpet misses 3rd straight game due to concussion

Nov. 23, 2020 07:08 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are without offensive lineman Ali Marpet against the Los Angeles Rams due to a concussion that’s sidelined the left...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in ther pocket against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Brady-led Buccaneers working to establish offensive identity

By Fred Goodall Nov. 16, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Steelers' Roethlisberger active after virus-related absence

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2020 12:09 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brees throws 4 TD passes, Saints rout Brady, Buccaneers 38-3

By Fred Goodall Nov. 08, 2020 11:28 PM EST

Thomas, Godwin active as Saints, Bucs battle for 1st place

Nov. 08, 2020 08:14 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NFL career passing leaders Tom Brady and Drew Brees are working with full complements of playmakers with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) spikes the football after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Looking on is tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) and offensive guard Ali Marpet (74). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/4/2020

Oct. 04, 2020 01:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Wirfs was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Buccaneers draft lineman to help bolster Brady's protection

By Fred Goodall Apr. 23, 2020 10:08 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, left, greets Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel before an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Tennessee Titans 10/27/2019

Oct. 27, 2019 12:29 PM EDT