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Bucs GM Licht eyes trenches ahead of tough 2024 draft decision
TAMPA, Fla. — During the earlier part of Jason Licht’s tenure as a first-time general manager leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bucs had their choice of a top-10 pick in the draft nearly every year. They selected wide receiver Mike Evans at No. 7 in 2014. They took quarterback Jameis Winston at No. 1 […]
Continue readingLions to select best available player in 2024 NFL Draft
It’s one that has allowed the franchise to land five Pro Bowl players (Penei Sewell, Aidan Hutchinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta) in that span, with Sewell — the seventh overall pick in 2021 — and St. Brown — a fourth-round selection in 2021 — also earning first-team AP All-Pro honors for […]
Continue readingEx-rugby star Rees-Zammit to hold visits with Broncos, Chiefs
Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]
Continue readingNFL free agency: Roster additions, cuts, remaining questions
The initial NFL free agency rush of 2024 was more frenetic than ever, as hundreds of players were given millions of dollars to relocate to new cities. Leading the way were a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks looking to rekindle old success in new locales, but Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson were hardly alone […]
Continue readingBuccaneers ready to turn to draft after a busy free agency
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ free agent signings have been fruitful since last week when the new league started, with cornerback Tavierre Thomas being the latest. The Bucs could make a late addition or two at any time, but the majority of moves have happened, with focus now shifting to the draft. In […]
Continue readingMore roar: How the Lions improved through free agency
So, every move that they made — and didn’t make in free agency — was intentional as they attempted to upgrade the roster, notably on the defense. Under Holmes’ vision and the direction of coach Dan Campbell, Detroit tackled some of its major offseason needs ahead of the upcoming draft, including free agent additions such […]
Continue readingLions bolster defense, sign veteran DT DJ Reader
Terms were not disclosed. According to multiple reports, Reader agreed to a two-year, $27.25 million contract. Reader is another impact defensive player added this week by the Lions, who also traded for cornerback Carlton Davis III. Reader is considered one of the cornerstones of the Cincinnati Bengals’ franchise turnaround. When he landed with the Bengals […]
Continue readingHow Baker Mayfield won over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ locker room
More Teams. More Games. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs look to take down Jalen Hurts and the reeling Eagles in a wild-card edition of “Monday Night Football.” (1:07) TAMPA, Fla. — For Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and backup center Nick Leverett, one euphoric moment forged what would become not only a necessary part […]
Continue readingHow Texans OC Bobby Slowik has helped C.J. Stroud excel as a rookie
More Teams. More Games. Marcus Spears voices his eagerness to see how the AFC South race among the Jaguars, Colts and Texans unfolds this weekend. (0:55) HOUSTON — In the waning seconds against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik had a hunch. The Texans were on the Buccaneers’ […]
Continue readingBucs know game against Panthers is for ‘all the marbles’
Music from the visiting locker room at Raymond James Stadium reverberated as players quietly gathered themselves. They were outplayed at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. The offense couldn’t convert on third down and turned the ball over four times, while the defense struggled with tackling and couldn’t get off the […]
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