Mike Edwards
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles outclassed by Tom Brady, Buccaneers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates after he intercetped a pass by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injuries growing concern as Bucs close in on NFC South title

By Fred Goodall Dec. 20, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs' Godwin out for season with torn ACL in right knee

By Fred Goodall Dec. 20, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) can't hang onto a pass after getting hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (26) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Injuries take toll as Bucs get blanked, fail to clinch

By Mark Didtler Dec. 20, 2021 01:30 AM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) looks back after intercepting a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Buccaneers' Antonio Brown and two other NFL players have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols. Brown and teammate Edwards were suspended Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Free agent John Franklin III, if signed by a team, is also ineligible to play in the next three games. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Arians urges NFL look at vaccination status of more teams

By Fred Goodall Dec. 03, 2021 05:16 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 36-28. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Analysis: Why Rodgers got fined and 3 Bucs got suspended

By Barry Wilner Dec. 03, 2021 03:41 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. Brown and two other NFL players have been suspended immediately for three games by the league for violating COVID-19 protocols. Brown and teammate Mike Edwards were suspended Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. Free agent John Franklin III, if signed by a team, is also ineligible to play in the next three games. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Antonio Brown, 2 others suspended for violating COVID rules

Dec. 02, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians talks with Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts 11/28/2021

Nov. 28, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 22, 2021 11:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team 11/14/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 01:21 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., in this Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Matt Ryan is looking to see the Atlanta Falcons' offense continue its improvement when the team returns from its bye week for Sunday's game in Miami. Having top target Calvin Ridley back in the lineup should help the offense. Ryan said Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, Ridley “was flying around” in his return to practice after missing the Falcons' last game for personal reasons. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/19/2021

Oct. 20, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts warms up before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Philadelphia Eagles 10/14/2021

Oct. 14, 2021 08:11 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looks down as he sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Brady doesn't get much help from other Bucs in loss to Rams

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 26, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Mike Edwards (32) looks back after intercepting a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) and returning it for a score during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Backup defenders making impact for defending SB champions

By Fred Goodall Sep. 20, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans caught a 3-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
NFL Today, Week 2

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 09:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) makes a diving touchdown reception in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ross Cockrell (43) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Falcons see upset bid of Bucs dashed in 4th of 48-25 loss

By Mark Didtler Sep. 19, 2021 09:31 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady has 276 yards, 5 TDs; Buccaneers rout Falcons 48-25

By Fred Goodall Sep. 19, 2021 07:45 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