Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen (41) rushes against South Carolina during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Lexington, Ky. Allen is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
Arians takes crack at turning around struggling Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Apr. 18, 2019 03:43 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

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) is hit by Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Williams is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Pass-rushing presence the target for new-look Jets at No. 3

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 18, 2019 02:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. For the first time since the Ravens came to Baltimore, someone other than Ozzie Newsome will have the final say during the NFL draft. DeCosta moved up the corporate ladder after joining the Ravens at an entry level position in 1996, their first year after moving from Cleveland. Now that he’s in charge, there’s no telling what might happen when it comes time for Baltimore to make its first-round selection. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Rookie GM DeCosta takes reins from Newsome in Ravens draft

By David Ginsburg Apr. 18, 2019 01:42 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...

Eagles Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:36 AM EDT
25. PHILADELPHIA (10-8) LAST SEASON: Despite losing three-fourths of starting secondary, top two running backs and quarterback Carson Wentz to injuries...

Jets Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:23 AM EDT
3. NEW YORK JETS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Jets might have found franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold, who had up-and-down rookie season but showed promising...

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, New York Jets NFL football head coach Adam Gase gestures while speaking during a news conference in Florham Park, N.J. C.J. Mosley says Gase's message in the team's first meeting last week was that the goal is to beat New England in the AFC East. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mosley says Gase makes it clear: Jets aiming for Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 17, 2019 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) pulls in a reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have started their offseason conditioning program without wide receiver Julio Jones for the second straight year. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Jones, Jarrett absent as Falcons launch offseason program

By Charles Odum Apr. 17, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

Verner signing one-day contract with Titans before retiring

Apr. 16, 2019 04:04 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cornerback Alterraun Verner is signing a one-day contract with the Tennessee Titans to retire with the team that drafted him. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) stiff arms Washington Redskins cornerback Greg Stroman (37) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Two people familiar with the deal tell The Associated Press the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to acquire wide receiver DeSean Jackson from Tampa Bay along with a 2020 seventh-round draft pick for a sixth-round pick this year. The deal is contingent upon Jackson agreeing to a new contract, according to one of the sources who spoke on condition of anonymity late Monday, March 11, 2019 because terms haven’t been finalized. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11/11/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after catching a 5-yard touchdown pass from Mohamed Sanu during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan’s contract. The Falcons confirmed that $8.75 million of Ryan’s 2019 base salary will be paid as a signing bonus. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio, File)
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/30/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

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

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith (76) blocks between Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) and defensive end Mario Addison (97) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers have re-signed Smith to a three-year, $41.25 million contract, the team announced Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Panthers-Buccaneers 1/1/2017

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018,. file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (10) makes a catch between Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darius Phillips (23) and linebacker Preston Brown (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Cincinnati. For Adam Humphries, Tennessee has been a potential destination for months based on his relationship with Titans general manager Jon Robinson because of their Tampa Bay connection. Not even a late push by the New England Patriots could sway him to walk away from his deal with the Titans. Even considering how much success wide receivers like Humphries have enjoyed with the defending Super Bowl champs.“Obviously, I’m a man of my word, and I’m going to keep my word there,” Humphries said Thursday, March 14, 2019, after signing with Tennessee. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals 10/28/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries (10) scores a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game, in East Rutherford, N.J. For Adam Humphries, Tennessee has been a potential destination for months based on his relationship with Titans general manager Jon Robinson because of their Tampa Bay connection. Not even a late push by the New England Patriots could sway him to walk away from his deal with the Titans. Even considering how much success wide receivers like Humphries have enjoyed with the defending Super Bowl champs.“Obviously, I’m a man of my word, and I’m going to keep my word there,” Humphries said Thursday, March 14, 2019, after signing with Tennessee. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants 11/18/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) tackles New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the first half of an NFL football game, in New Orleans. The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to a four-year contract worth $54 million. A person familiar with the contract said the sides came to an agreement Monday, March 11, 2019, soon after teams were allowed to contact pending unrestricted free agents. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints 9/9/2018

Apr. 11, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

Central Florida center Tacko Fall, left, shakes hands with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy on the court after an NBA basketball game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic 4/5/2019

Apr. 10, 2019 12:03 PM EDT

Patriots defensive coordinator Schiano steps down

Mar. 28, 2019 05:12 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Greg Schiano has stepped down as defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots, less than two months after taking the job. ...

QB Blaine Gabbert signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Mar. 27, 2019 03:56 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have added depth at quarterback, signing former first-round draft pick Blaine Gabbert. Gabbert entered the...