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QB-receiver tandem of Baker Mayfield and Sterling Shepard are excited to be reunited with Bucs

Jun. 13, 2024 14:46 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield jumpstarted his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, the quarterback is hoping to help a former college teammate do the same. Sterling Shepard, the ex-New York Giants receiver who played with the No. 1 overall pick from...

Euro 2024: Guide to the 10 stadiums across Germany and their games

Jun. 10, 2024 05:35 AM EDT

DUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — The European Championship in Germany is all about tried and tested stadiums with a rich soccer history. Unlike at some recent World Cups, there's been no rush to finish stadiums on time. All but one of Germany's 10 venues hosted games at the 2006 World...

49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga aims for Week 1 return following knee surgery

Jun. 05, 2024 17:13 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga aims to be ready to return to action in time for the season opener after tearing a ligament in his knee last November. Hufanga tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee last Nov. 19 in a win against...

Left tackle Tristan Wirfs does not join teammates for start of Bucs OTA workouts

May. 21, 2024 16:52 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs was a no-show Tuesday for the start of the club’s voluntary organized team activities. An All-Pro at right tackle two years ago, Wirfs made a smooth transition to left tackle last season and is scheduled to earn...

Bills address depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to 1-year contract and cut receiver Cephus

May. 16, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills addressed their depth at safety by signing Dee Delaney to a one-year contract on Thursday. The 29-year-old Delaney has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past three with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he had five starts in 49...

Aspiring NFL coaches get an opportunity to hone their craft through Buccaneers coaching academy

May. 14, 2024 14:51 PM EDT

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

May. 13, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

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

Apr. 28, 2024 00:44 AM EDT

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

Apr. 27, 2024 22:27 PM EDT

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

Apr. 26, 2024 00:53 AM EDT

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...