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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield (6) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter (98) and Marlon Tuipulotu (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Mayfield, Buccaneers’ offense struggle in 25-11 loss to defending NFC champion Eagles

By Mark Didtler - Associated Press

Super Bowl champs exercise fifth-year option on DT Vita Vea

Associated Press

In this photo provided by Walt Disney World, NFL star Tom Brady visits Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge inside Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Monday, April 5, 2021. A mask-wearing Brady visited the Star Wars-themed section of Walt Disney World with his family and friends, two months after he led the Bucs to a Super Bowl win against the Chiefs. (Matt Stroshane/Disney World via AP)

After saying ‘I’m Going to Disney World,’ Brady did it again

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2020, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) receives the ball from center Ryan Jensen (66) during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas. “It didn’t take too long, really,” Jensen said of building a rapport with Brady. “We both kind of have a fiery spirit and, you know, I think that has helped us quite a bit, getting to know each other and knowing what we’re about.” (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari, File)

A 3-0 final score? Nobody wants to see Super Bowl like that

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after their NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Slow start undermines Buccaneers in 27-24 loss to Chiefs

By COREY LONG - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (80) reacts as he leaves the field after getting injured against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Bucs TE O.J. Howard ruptures Achilles tendon, out for season

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Buccaneers exercise fifth-year option on TE O.J. Howard

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, the Pittsburgh Steelers offense, left, lines up against the Los Angeles Rams' defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The NFL's decision to expand the playoffs from 12 to 14 teams this season could have a major impact on the league based on how things have played out in the past.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

How paths might have changed under expanded NFL playoffs

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 35-22. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Winston letting play state case for future with Bucs

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Efe Obada (94) takes the field during an NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. For Panthers defensive end Efe Obada the game Sunday between Carolina (3-2) and the Bucs (2-3) is a homecoming. The Nigerian native who arrived in England as a 10-year-old after being trafficked with his sister from the Netherlands, comes back to London as an NFL player and a star attraction after first picking up the sport of American football at age 22. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

London game a homecoming for Panthers DE Efe Obada

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Buccaneers have Saints’ attention as NFC South clash looms

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant ahead of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Struggling Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike Smith

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter talking to quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Koetter says he and Winston have said all they need to say about the state of their relationship as coach and quarterback. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

Winston, Bucs hope to answer critics with strong finish

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Stafford was expected to test three banged-up fingers on his throwing hand in practice in the hopes of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay. Stafford’s right hand was stepped on in his last game, a loss at Baltimore that knocked him out of the game and put his team’s playoff outlook in peril. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

Lions, Bucs aim to salvage largely disappointing seasons

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston throws a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Winston is throwing early in a week for the first time since injuring his right shoulder, and the Buccaneers hope that will be beneficial against the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

Paths of surprising Saints, sagging Bucs clash in Superdome

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Robert McClain (36) celebrates after the team defeated the New York Giants 25-23 during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Winston leads 4th-quarter comeback, Bucs beat Giants 25-23

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Giants-Buccaneers Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2017, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy looks up at the scoreboard during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars,in Jacksonville, Fla. The Buccaneers have lofty expectations and aren't afraid to talk about them. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Winston is confident Bucs can end long playoff drought

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) makes a catch as cornerback Vernon Hargreaves (28) tackles him during NFL training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Loren Elliott/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

CB Hargreaves aims for big second season with Buccaneers

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 30, 2016, file photo shows Michigan safety Delano Hill, right, attempting to stop Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, left, during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Home-run hitter with big-time acceleration, but ball security has been a problem and there are questions about his ability to run between the tackles. If he slips out of the first round, Cook will be a second-round steal. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Buccaneers select O.J. Howard in first round of NFL draft

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press