Giovani Bernard
Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Kenny Young, right, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Super Bowl champs looking at ways to improve ground game

By Fred Goodall 15 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) walks off the field after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Rams' Stafford throws for 4 TDs, outduels Brady and Bucs

By Joe Reedy Sep. 26, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Bengals must stay healthy to compete in rugged AFC North

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 03:19 PM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) New faces: WR Ja’Marr Chase, OL Riley Reiff, DL Trey Hendrickson, DT Larry Ogunjobi, CB Chidobe Awuzie, CB Mike...

Brady, Bucs embrace challenge of repeating as SB champions

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:00 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5, Super Bowl champions) New faces: LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, OL Robert Hainsey, RB Giovani Bernard. ...

Tennessee Titans cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun runs 42-yards for a score after recovering a fumble by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Titans defense shuts down Brady-less Buccaneers 34-3

By Mark Didtler Aug. 21, 2021 11:08 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Trayvon Henderson (41) celebrates with linebacker Joe Bachie (49) after a play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Super Bowl champs rest starters, fall to Bengals 19-14

By Fred Goodall Aug. 14, 2021 11:06 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon carries the ball during NFL football practice in Cincinnati, Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Confident, healthy Mixon wants lead role again with Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 10, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

Healthy Burrow, new faces boost optimism in Bengals camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:26 AM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) CAMP SITE: Cincinnati LAST YEAR: Coach Zac Taylor's second season began with great optimism...

Brady, Bucs eager to get to work, defend Super Bowl title

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (15-5) CAMP SITE: Tampa, Florida LAST YEAR: With Tom Brady excelling despite not having a normal...

A Mr. Irrelevant jersey is held up during the seventh round of the NFL football draft, Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. The final pick of the draft was Grant Stuard, a linebacker from Houston, chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Super Bowl champions address wants, not needs in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall May. 01, 2021 08:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman (79) looks to block during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Glendale, Ariz. The Cincinnati Bengals got some help for their offensive line Friday night, taking Carman with their second-round pick in the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bengals fill urgent needs in draft, build around QB Burrow

By Mitch Stacy May. 01, 2021 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht, left, address the audience with linebackers Lavonte David, center, and Devin White during a celebration of their Super Bowl 55 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., in this Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, file photo. When Jason Licht declared he was going to do everything he could to keep the Tampa Bay Buccaneers together, no one envisioned the process going as smoothly as it has for the Super Bowl champions. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Super Bowl champ Bucs focused on building depth in NFL draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 23, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

Bengals look to shore up lines, receiver corps in draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:36 PM EDT
CINCINNATI BENGALS (4-11-1) LAST SEASON: The Bengals showed some life under rookie quarterback Joe Burrow and had some close losses in the...

AP source: RB Bernard agrees to 1-year deal with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Apr. 13, 2021 05:50 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Running back Giovani Bernard has agreed to a one-year contract with the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person familiar with the...

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. The Bengals continued to part with veterans when they released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Bernard, a free agent, played his entire eight-year NFL career in Cincinnati and established himself as a reliable blocking back and receiver.(AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Bengals show another veteran the door, release RB Bernard

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 07, 2021 11:01 AM EDT

The scoreboard and seating area of Paul Brown Stadium are reflected in the visor of Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 12:30 PM EST

Bengals look to build on big win against struggling Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:57 PM EST
CINCINNATI (3-10-1) at HOUSTON (4-10) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Texans by 8 RECORD VS....

Cincinnati Bengals' William Jackson (22) and Mackensie Alexander (21) celebrate after Pittsburgh Steelers turned the ball over on downs during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bengals get shot of confidence in stunning win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 22, 2020 03:23 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws under pressure from Arizona Cardinals middle linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hurts, Pollard

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 22, 2020 01:54 PM EST