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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...

Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft

Apr. 25, 2024 23:27 PM EDT

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

Apr. 18, 2024 16:28 PM EDT

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

Apr. 04, 2024 11:29 AM EDT

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

Mar. 15, 2024 15:24 PM EDT

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

Mar. 15, 2024 14:57 PM EDT

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...

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Mar. 15, 2024 06:06 AM EDT

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ NFL teams have spent hundreds of millions of dollars this week to add new players, re-sign their own and try to improve their chances of winning. ...

Jordan Whitehead agrees to 2-year, $9 million contract to rejoin Buccaneers, AP source says

Mar. 13, 2024 18:04 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Safety Jordan Whitehead and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed on a two-year, $9 million contract worth up to $10.5 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because...

Baker Mayfield excited about Buccaneers' push to retain core of roster in free agency

Mar. 13, 2024 16:59 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Moments after Tampa Bay was eliminated from the NFL playoffs, Baker Mayfield spoke about the impending challenge the Buccaneers faced in trying to keep a talented roster together this offseason. “I said immediately after the Detroit game ... to build a winning...

Dolphins agree to 1-year deals with LB Shaquil Barrett, S Jordan Poyer as defensive players leave

Mar. 12, 2024 19:58 PM EDT

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins added needed linebacker help on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with veteran Shaquil Barrett on a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, his agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed. Barrett, 31, spent the past five seasons with the Tampa Bay...