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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

Indiana players celebrate in the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis.Indiana won 14-6. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: Cincinnati increases capacity for AAC title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2020 02:23 PM EST

Former NFL player and ESPN broadcaster Mark Schlereth, left, speaks with former number one women's tennis player Billie Jean King before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 11/24/2019

Nov. 24, 2019 11:59 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Cincinnati, Miami now NFL's only winless teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2019 10:26 AM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston walks off the field after the second half an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Tampa, Fla. At right, also in a Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers 9/12/2019

Sep. 12, 2019 09:17 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians watches play against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 08:28 PM EDT

Buccaneers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) NEW FACES: Coach Bruce Arians, defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, LB Devin White, DL Ndamukong Suh, LB/S Deone Bucannon, LB...

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Garoppolo remains a mostly untested commodity with 10 career starts in five seasons and has struggled in training camp and exhibitions. He must show that the Niners made the right choice when they invested in him. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
49ers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Aug. 22, 2019 12:00 PM EDT

49ers Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:47 AM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (4-12) OPEN CAMP: July 27, Santa Clara, California LAST YEAR: Season went awry early with QB Jimmy Garoppolo and RB Jerick...

Buccaneers Training Camp Capsule

By The Associated Press Jul. 22, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (5-11) OPEN CAMP: July 25, Tampa, Florida LAST YEAR: Started 2-0 without Jameis Winston, who was serving suspension...

San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Nick Bosa, center, holds up a jersey next to general manager John Lynch, left, and coach Kyle Shanahan, right, during an NFL football news conference, Friday, April 26, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar )
With high picks, 49ers add talent, depth in draft

By Craig Massei Apr. 27, 2019 10:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive lineman Nick Bosa plays against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Pass rush or more picks is question for 49ers at No. 2

By Josh Dubow Apr. 18, 2019 03:12 PM EDT

Buccaneers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:38 AM EDT
TAMPA BAY (5-11) LAST SEASON: Surprising 2-0 start, featuring confidence-building upsets of New Orleans and Philadelphia, dissolved into team's second...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Chicago Bears would like to upgrade at kicker and Robbie Gould figures to hit the free agent market. The idea of bringing back the franchise's all-time scoring leader sure is a tantalizing one for Chicago fans, particularly in the wake of Cody Parkey's struggles. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers 12/16/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

49ers sign punter Justin Vogel to 1-year deal

Mar. 19, 2019 07:21 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed punter Justin Vogel to a one-year contract. The 49ers had been seeking a replacement...

LB Shaquil Barrett agrees to contract with Buccaneers

Mar. 15, 2019 04:24 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Free agent linebacker Shaquil Barrett has agreed to terms on a contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barrett spent the past five...

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots Jason, left, and Devin McCourty react to fans during their Super Bowl victory parade in Boston. The Patriots’ twin combination in the secondary will remain intact for another season. A person familiar with the move says cornerback Jason McCourty has agreed to a two-year deal to remain with the Super Bowl champions. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because teams are not permitted to announce any moves until later in the day. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
The Latest: Source: Adrian Peterson to return to Redskins

By The Associated Press Mar. 13, 2019 09:23 PM EDT

Buccaneers address need for LB, WR, punter in free agency

By Fred Goodall Mar. 13, 2019 07:14 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't make much of splash on the opening day of NFL free agency. The team needs helps in a number of areas...