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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady smiles as he arrives for an NFL football news conference for new head coach Todd Bowles Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
With Brady back, Buccaneers look to bolster depth in draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 22, 2022 06:51 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

Fournette finalizes 3-year, $21 million deal with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 23, 2022 07:11 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Piece by piece, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reassembling an impressive array of playmakers around Tom Brady. Free-agent running...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver (14) of the runs off the field after warming up before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
WR Godwin signs deal, happy about Bucs other offseason moves

By Fred Goodall Mar. 21, 2022 05:46 PM EDT

Bucs sign WR Russell Gage, acquire G Shaq Mason in trade

By Fred Goodall Mar. 18, 2022 05:49 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to give Tom Brady everything he needs to compete for another championship. Free agent receiver...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk looks on after playing against the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game Jan. 9, 2022, in Phoenix. Kirk signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, March 17, 2022, that includes $37 million guaranteed. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
Overpaid? Jags' Kirk relishes chance to prove doubters wrong

By Mark Long Mar. 17, 2022 06:51 PM EDT

Brady's call seals Jensen's decision to stay with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 15, 2022 06:02 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Pro Bowl center Ryan Jensen was simultaneously celebrating his daughter’s birthday and contemplating his future in the NFL when he got a phone...

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

FILE - Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) celebrates their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
NFL teams ready to spend even with no franchise QBs around

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2022 11:14 AM 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)
Replacing Brady not only challenge Bucs face in free agency

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

Bucs place franchise tag on WR Chris Godwin for 2nd time

Mar. 08, 2022 07:21 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin will be one of the NFL’s highest-paid wide receivers after the Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on him for the second...

FILE - Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (88) walks on the field ahead of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki on Tuesday, March 8, which will keep him under contract for the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Willfredo Lee, File)
NFL salary cap for 2022 increases by nearly $26M to $208.2M

By Barry Wilner Mar. 08, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past San Francisco 49ers' Jimmie Ward during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Analysis: NFL never stops making news, even after Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 14, 2022 12:08 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to fire up the team during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's return to the Bucs next season isn't a lock

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2022 03:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Brady, SB champs aim to avenge regular-season losses to Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:33 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls in a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs WR Mike Evans focused on team, not individual success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to the fans after the team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Buccaneers extend playoff winning streak to 5 games

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks at the sideline for instructions during a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFC wild-card game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Menendez)
Brady, SB champions focused on Eagles, not personal success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 14, 2022 04:42 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Detroit. Gannon is more focused on Tom Brady and the Buccaneers than interviewing for head coaching openings. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon focused on Bucs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 11, 2022 04:35 PM EST