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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 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 readingThe all-playoff era team: The best players of the past decade
It’s a simple premise and yet a near-impossible challenge. The story of the past decade of college football is littered with superstars — from Lamar Jackson‘s mystifying talent to Baker Mayfield planting the Oklahoma flag at Ohio State to Tua Tagovailoa rescuing Alabama from the brink of defeat to a former walk-on in Stetson Bennett […]
Continue readingNFL Week 12 injuries: News on Kupp, Higgins, Ward, more
More Teams. More Games. Cooper Kupp heads to the Rams’ locker room after sustaining an apparent ankle injury. (0:50) Three NFC divisional rivalry games filled the NFL’s Thanksgiving menu, and fortunately there were no major injuries to report. The Green Bay Packers upset the Detroit Lions, whose Thanksgiving Day losing streak stretched to seven games. […]
Continue readingNFL Week 11 picks, schedule, odds, injuries, fantasy tips
The Week 11 NFL schedule for the 2023 season is stacked with great matchups, and we have you covered with what you need to know heading into the weekend. Our NFL Nation reporters bring us the biggest keys to every game and a bold prediction for each matchup. Additionally, ESPN Stats & Information provides a […]
Continue readingTitans must protect rookie Levis if they want him to develop
More Teams. More Games. Eric Karabell examines Will Levis‘ fantasy production recently and why he may not be worth playing next week. (0:42) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A promising 11-play opening drive that covered 64 yards to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-yard line ended with a thud when defensive lineman Vita Vea sacked Tennessee Titans rookie […]
Continue readingNFL 2023 Week 9: Biggest questions, risers and takeaways
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off Week 9 of the NFL season on Thursday night with a comeback win over the Tennessee Titans. On Sunday morning, the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins played the first-ever regular-season game in Frankfurt, Germany, with the Chiefs jumping out to a 21-point lead and hanging on to win by […]
Continue readingNFL Week 8 injuries: Ryan Tannehill, Justin Fields out; Jimmy Garoppolo trending up
Allen, who has been battling a right (throwing) shoulder injury since Week 6, spent a brief time in the blue tent during Thursday night’s game, but he quickly reappeared and didn’t miss a snap. He also rarely missed against the Bucs’ defense, which played without tackle Vita Vea (groin). Allen completed 31 of 40 passes […]
Continue readingThe meaning of Baker Mayfield’s Bucs renaissance, and what’s next
NEW ORLEANS — Baker Mayfield stood apart from his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates on the Caesars Superdome turf, palms covering the ear holes of his helmet, awaiting the playcall that might provide a much-needed signature moment. Just about everything about the situation said call a safe play, get the kicker ready: Third-and-goal from the Saints’ […]
Continue readingBuccaneers rule out CB Jamel Dean against Saints
Dean suffered a shoulder and neck injury Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and did not practice all week. Davis has been nursing a toe injury that kept him out of the past two games, but he returned to practice this week, practicing at full capacity Thursday but limited Friday. Coach Todd Bowles said Friday […]
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