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Aspiring NFL coaches get an opportunity to hone their craft through Buccaneers coaching academy
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ester Alencar plays quarterback for the Brazilian women’s flag football national team and coaches QBs on the men’s squad. Southeastern University defensive coordinator William Henry wrote 383 letters to colleges and NFL teams trying to get his foot in the...
Bucs All-Pro Winfield Jr. agrees to 4-year, $84 million deal that makes him NFL's highest-paid DB
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield, Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $84 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that makes him the highest-paid defensive back in the NFL. The Bucs announced an agreement Monday. The 25-year-old, who as a rookie helped the team...
AP NFL draft grades: Bears earned highest mark after landing Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze
Some teams see an immediate impact from an NFL draft class. Others have to wait on a return. The Houston Texans went from worst to first in their division last season after selecting quarterback C.J. Stroud and edge Will Anderson Jr. back to back with the second and...
The Buccaneers are confident they addressed needs at five positions in the NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t afraid to rely on young, inexperienced players to help them stay on top of the NFC South. “Do you want to count on rookies or second-year guys all the time? Maybe not,” assistant general manager John Spytek said. ...
Buccaneers add offensive line help, select Duke C Graham Barton in NFL draft
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offensive line on Thursday night, addressing a need by selecting Duke center Graham Barton with the 26th pick in the NFL draft. The Bucs are coming off a third consecutive NFC South championship and a franchise-record...
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
DETROIT (AP) — Caleb Williams swiftly walked on stage, looked out and screamed “Woooo! Yeah!” Long-suffering Bears fans felt his joy. Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. ...
Buccaneers eager to use the NFL draft to narrow the gap between themselves and other top teams
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers believe they’re close to being Super Bowl contenders again and hope to use the upcoming NFL draft to narrow the competitive gap between themselves and some of the league's other top teams. The Bucs have four picks in the first three...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OLB Randy Gregory to bolster pass rush
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed the need for an edge pass rusher by signing outside linebacker Randy Gregory to a one-year contract. The team confirmed the addition Thursday and is hoping the 31-year-old, who also played defensive end with Dallas, Denver and...
Former Jets CB Bryce Hall joining Buccaneers on 1-year contract, AP source says
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Free agent cornerback Bryce Hall and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract with the fifth-year...
Drew Lock says he is coming to the Giants as a pushy backup quarterback
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Just days after joining the New York Giants as a free agent, quarterback Drew Lock is clearing the air about his decision to leave Seattle and move to the East Coast. Contrary to what Seahawks general manager John Schneider expressed, Lock said the...
