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Panthers, Buccaneers battle for NFC South title in matchup of teams going in opposite directions

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one game away from finishing off an epic collapse and entering an offseason of uncertainty. The Carolina Panthers are closing in on their first playoff berth in eight years. Two teams heading in opposite …

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From the 0-26 “Yuccaneers” to 2-time champions, Buccaneers celebrate 50 years with new docuseries

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers shed the “Yuccaneers” label decades ago. They went from 0-26 to two-time Super Bowl champions and currently are four-time defending NFC South champs. They’re tied for first place entering a game against the A…

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Buccaneers look to shake losing streak in upcoming matchup against Rams | Bucs Bonus

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Surrendering big plays has cost the Tampa Bay Buccaneers two games in a row. That’s turned a promising 6-2 start into a two-game losing streak with a trip to face the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams (8-2) up next. Josh Allen threw …

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NFL seeks dismissal of Jon Gruden’s lawsuit after Nevada Supreme Court sends it back to state court

The Nevada Supreme Court returned Jon Gruden’s case to the state’s District Court on Thursday, and the NFL filed two motions seeking the prompt dismissal of the claims. Gruden resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2021 after the publication of emails he sent years earlier that included racist, misogynistic and homophobic […]

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Baker Mayfield, Vic Fangio have mutual respect heading into Buccaneers-Eagles matchup

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield’s remarkable turnaround in Tampa Bay is no surprise for Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The veteran coach has admired Mayfield from afar, watching the 2018 No. 1 overall pick become one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks after bouncing from the Browns to the Panthers to the Rams in […]

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Buccaneers sign Plant City native, Desmond Watson to practice squad, AP source says

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Defensive tackle Desmond Watson was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad on Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the move. Watson, who played at Florida, was originally signed by the Buccaneers […]