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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

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed on the field after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Thanks to Tom Brady’s return, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t looking for any quick fixes in the NFL draft. The seven-time Super Bowl champion’s decision to end his brief retirement not only resolved the team’s quarterback situation, but also helped general manager Jason Licht retain most of a solid core of talent around Brady. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, FIle)
Buccaneers aim to bolster depth, build for future in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:32 PM EDT

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks to the media during an NFL football introductory news conference Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Todd Bowles calls replacing Bruce Arians 'bittersweet'

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 31, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians talks to quarterback Tom Brady before the team's NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Arians has decided to retire as coach of the Buccaneers and move into a front-office role with the team, it was announced Wednesday night, March 30. Arians, who will turn 70 this coming season, coached the Bucs to the Super Bowl title in the 2020 season — Tom Brady’s first with Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Arians retires as Bucs' coach, Bowles promoted to top spot

By Fred Goodall Mar. 30, 2022 08:50 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians moving to front office, replaced by assistant Todd Bowles

Mar. 30, 2022 08:38 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians moving to front office, replaced by assistant Todd Bowles. ...

Bucs re-sign CB Carlton Davis to 3-year, $45 million deal

By Fred Goodall Mar. 16, 2022 04:12 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carlton Davis weighed his options, then followed his heart. It helped that Tom Brady decided to return to Tampa Bay last weekend,...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. He said Sunday, March 13, 2022, he is returning to the Buccaneers for his 23rd season in the NFL. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2022 07:39 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL's competition committee considers changing OT rules

By Michael Marot Mar. 01, 2022 07:41 PM EST

Bucs Pro Bowl OL Ali Marpet announces retirement at age 28

By Fred Goodall Feb. 27, 2022 08:37 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pro Bowl offensive lineman Ali Marpet caught the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off guard Sunday, announcing his retirement from the NFL at age 28. ...

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Analysis: Rams might pay steep price for winning all-in bet

By Arne Stapleton Feb. 15, 2022 02:41 AM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Analysis: Diversity needed at all levels of pro football

By Barry Wilner Feb. 10, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2022 03:26 AM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after defeating the Miami Dolphins 41-13 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady bids football adieu, thanks everyone — except Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 02, 2022 02:54 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians watches play against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Buccaneers exploring options for successor to Tom Brady

By Fred Goodall Feb. 01, 2022 05:33 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts as he leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Reaction to Tom Brady announcing his retirement

By The Associated Press Feb. 01, 2022 12:01 PM EST