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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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop (3) celebrates his field goal against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte , N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Bucs kicker in 1st Super Bowl vs. team that drafted him

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 06, 2021 11:10 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris walks on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Los Angeles Rams have hired Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Rams tab Morris to replace Staley as defensive coordinator

By Greg Beacham Jan. 21, 2021 03:53 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Leonard Floyd walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Staley's departure, free agent questions loom over LA Rams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2021 04:44 PM EST

Spectators skate at a local rink next to Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers 1/16/2021

Jan. 16, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf warms-up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks 1/9/2021

Jan. 09, 2021 03:30 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) looks back as he scores on an interception from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Brady, Bucs

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 12:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf catches a pass as he warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 03:22 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) tries to pass as New York Jets defensive end Henry Anderson (96) makes a tackle in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
LA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless Jets

By Greg Beacham Dec. 21, 2020 06:56 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Arthur Maulet (23) hugs center Connor McGovern (60) after a win over the Los Angeles Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

By Greg Beacham Dec. 20, 2020 07:19 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez punts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. Sanchez says he will have surgery Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to remove a cancerous tumor. He made the announcement in an Instagram post (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Saints DE Jordan ejected for punching Wylie

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 12:55 PM EST

Rams' No. 1 defense faces winless Jets' No. 32 offense

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:55 AM EST
NEW YORK JETS (0-13) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-4) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Rams by 16 1/2 ...

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) celebrates after sacking New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Akers runs wild, Newton benched as Rams rout Patriots 24-3

By Greg Beacham Dec. 10, 2020 11:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Matt Gay (1) kicks a field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. Holding is Johnny Hekker (6). (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Patriots CB Jackson, Rams K Gay active for Thursday night

Dec. 10, 2020 07:31 PM EST

Rams' defense, Cardinals' offense meet in NFC West showdown

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 02:17 PM EST
LOS ANGELES RAMS (7-4) at ARIZONA (6-5) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Cardinals by 1 ...

Los Angeles Rams strong safety Jordan Fuller (32) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Jared Goff's turnovers endangering Rams' hopes of contention

By Greg Beacham Nov. 30, 2020 07:54 PM EST

Surging LA Rams seek revenge in rematch with slumping Niners

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 10:31 AM EST
SAN FRANCISCO (4-6) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (7-3) Sunday, 4 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Rams by 6 1/2 ...

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Samson Ebukam (50) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bucs puzzled by inconsistency against playoff contenders

By Fred Goodall Nov. 24, 2020 06:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (17) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Goff throws for 376 yards, 3 TDs in Rams' 27-24 win vs Bucs

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2020 11:47 PM EST