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Rookie QB Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to a record-setting performance
Jayden Daniels did far more than just deliver the first breakthrough performance from this yearโs heralded class of rookie quarterbacks.
It's early, but 3-time defending NFC South champion Buccaneers are off to another strong start
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to another strong start, though coach Todd Bowles understandably is playing down the significance of being 2-0 for a fourth straight season.
Mayfield runs for a TD and throws a TD pass, lifting Bucs to 20-16 win over Lions in playoff rematch
Baker Mayfield took one step back, planted his left foot and took off for a zig-zagging, 11-yard touchdown run that gave Tampa Bay the lead for good in a playoff rematch.
Baker Mayfield and Buccaneers rout Commanders 37-20 to spoil Jayden Danielsโ debut
Baker Mayfield threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 37-20 rout of the new-look Washington Commanders, spoiling the NFL debut of No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels on Sunday.
Mayfield leads long TD drive in brief preseason outing, Buccaneers beat Dolphins 24-14
It took Baker Mayfield one series to show the Tampa Bay Buccaneers everything they wanted to see from him in a preseason-closing 24-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
Mac Jones throws a pair of TD passes and moves closer to securing a backup job as Jags top Bucs 20-7
Mac Jones threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns, taking a step toward formally securing Jacksonvilleโs backup job, and the Jaguars beat Tampa Bay 20-7 in a preseason game featuring few starters.
Jimmy Garoppolo discloses reason for PED suspension, expresses excitement at fresh start with Rams
Jimmy Garoppolo says his two-game suspension was the result of a mistake in his filing for a therapeutic use exemption for an unspecified substance during his season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Mayfield staying with Bucs after agreeing to 3-year deal worth up to $115 million, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after agreeing to a three-year contract worth up to $115 million.
Kirk Cousins, Chris Jones, Saquon Barkley are among the star players set to test NFL free agency
Kirk Cousins will be a free agent for the first time since the Vikings gave him the first fully-guaranteed quarterback deal in the NFL.
Last year's free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts.
Mike Evans agrees to a 2-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers, AP source says
A person familiar with the deal says Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans has agreed to a two-year, $52 million contract to remain with the Buccaneers instead of testing his worth in free agency.
From SpongeBob to TikTok, leagues and broadcasters using many methods to attract, retain young fans
There were plenty of critics when CBS announced four years ago that it would produce a kids-centric broadcast of an NFL playoff game on Nickelodeon.
New Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen excited for opportunity to potentially work with Mayfield
Liam Coen says leaving Kentucky to become offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and potentially work with Baker Mayfield again was a โno-brainer.โ.
NFC outlasts AFC in Pro Bowl Games showcasing soon-to-be Olympic sport of flag football
The Pro Bowl Games concluded Sunday with NFC and AFC stars competing in a flag football game that gave fans and a national television audience glimpses of what the soon-to-be Olympic sport could look like with such highly skilled athletes on the field.
Kentucky assistant Liam Coen agrees to be Buccaneers' offensive coordinator, AP source says
A person familiar with the decision says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to hire Kentucky assistant coach Liam Coen to be their offensive coordinator.
Joe Barry is out as Packers defensive coordinator after 3 seasons
Joe Barry is out as the Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator after a turbulent third season on the job that ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round of the playoffs.
Jared Goff throws 2 TD passes, Lions advance to NFC title game with 31-23 win over Buccaneers
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, lifting the long-suffering franchise into the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years and just the second time in franchise history.
Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to NFC wild-card rout of Eagles
Baker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles.
Baker Mayfield focused on defeating Eagles in playoffs, not his future with Buccaneers
A rejuvenated Baker Mayfield says heโs focused on trying to beat the Philadelphia Eagles, not the future of a career heโs revived by leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the NFL playoffs.
Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over Panthers
Chase McLaughlin kicked three field goals, the Tampa Bay defense pitched a shutout and the Buccaneers won their third straight NFC South title with a 9-0 victory on Sunday over the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield practices with sore ribs, plans to start Buccaneers' must-win finale against Panthers
Baker Mayfieldโs sore ribs wonโt stop the Tampa Bay quarterback from trying to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth in Sundayโs regular-season finale at Carolina.
Mayfield has sore ribs but is determined to be ready to help Bucs pursue NFC South title
Baker Mayfield has sore ribs and did not practice Wednesday, but the Tampa Bay quarterback says heโll do everything he can to be ready to try to help the Buccaneers clinch a division title and playoff berth against the Carolina Panthers.
Mayfield throws for 283 yards, 2 TDs as surging Bucs beat reeling Jaguars 30-12 for 4th straight win
Baker Mayfield threw for 283 yards and two touchdowns to help the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Trevor Lawrence and the reeling Jacksonville Jaguars 30-12 for their fourth straight victory.
Baker Mayfield throws for 381 yards, 4 TDs, Bucs keep pace in NFC South by beating Packers 34-20
Baker Mayfield threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their third straight, 34-20 over the Green Bay Packers.
Otton hauls in 11-yard scoring pass with 31 seconds left. Bucs beat Falcons 29-25
Baker Mayfield threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton with 31 seconds remaining, capping a wild fourth quarter that pushed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers into a tie for first place with a 29-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
This year's Heisman finalists are an ode to college football's portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs
This yearโs Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.
Jonathan Taylor scores twice to help the Colts overpower Buccaneers run defense for 27-20 win
Jonathan Taylor ran for two scores, Gardner Minshew added another and the Indianapolis Colts defense came up with a late turnover to preserve a 27-20 victory over Tampa Bay.
Mayfield throws for 278 yards, 2 TDs to help Buccaneers stop 4-game skid with 20-6 win over Titans
Baker Mayfield threw for 278 yards and two touchdowns to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stop a four-game losing streak with a 20-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Oklahoma, Oklahoma State created "Bedlam" memories for over a century in series that ends this year
Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet one last time as conference rivals in their โBedlamโ series.
Kooโs game-ending 51-yard FG helps Falcons overcome Ridderโs mistakes, beat Buccaneers 16-13
Younghoe Kooโs third field goal of the game, a 51-yarder as time expired, bailed out Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder and gave the mistake-prone, but now first-place Falcons a 16-13 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Goff throws for 353 yards, 2 TDs to lead NFC North-leading Lions past sputtering Buccaneers 20-6
Jared Goff threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns and the NFC North-leading Detroit Lions beat the sputtering Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6.
Baker Mayfield has 3 TD passes, ailing Derek Carr ineffective as Buccaneers top Saints 26-9
Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints 26-9.
Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose to Eagles
Jalen Hurts threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in their Monday matchup.
Mayfield shines again, Buccaneers stay unbeaten with 27-17 victory over struggling Bears
Baker Mayfield passed for 317 yards and a touchdown, adding to his strong debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 27-17 victory over the struggling Chicago Bears.
Jalen Hurts, Eagles host Kirk Cousins, Vikings in prime time again in their home opener
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles host Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings in their home opener in prime time for the second straight season.
Buccaneers top Vikings 20-17 as Baker Mayfield finishes strong in his debut
Baker Mayfield recovered from a rough start to throw two touchdown passes without a turnover in his Tampa Bay debut, and the Buccaneers beat Minnesota 20-17 after three first-half turnovers by the Vikings.
Mayfield shines in final tuneup for regular season; Buccaneers hold off Ravens 26-20
Baker Mayfield looked comfortable in his final tuneup as Tampa Bayโs new starting quarterback, throwing a touchdown pass while playing less than a quarter in the Buccaneersโ 26-20 preseason-closing victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
Mayfield sits while Trask plays in Bucsโ 13-6 preseason win over Jets. Backup Wolford injures neck
Baker Mayfield might have moved closer to claiming Tampa Bayโs starting quarterback job without even taking a snap in the Buccaneersโ 13-6 preseason victory over the New York Jets.
Mayfield takes another step to follow Brady in the Buccaneersโ 27-17 preseason loss to the Steelers
Baker Mayfield continued his bid to follow Tom Brady as Tampa Bayโs starting quarterback and jumpstart his career with a solid, if not overly impressive preseason debut for the Buccaneers in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Oklahoma death row inmate plans to reject chance for clemency despite maintaining his innocence
An Oklahoma death row inmate scheduled to be executed in September for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student says he plans to reject his chance for a clemency hearing.
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move
After a flurry of moves in the two days ahead of the official start of the NFL free agency period, Aaron Rodgers made the biggest news Wednesday by announcing his intention to play for the New York Jets.
Raiders blow 4th double-digit halftime lead in latest loss
Thursday nightโs 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams makes the Las Vegas Raiders the first team to blow four double-digit halftime leads in a season, according to SportRadar, whose records go back to 1930.
Baker cooks: Newcomer Mayfield rallies Rams past Vegas 17-16
Baker Mayfield threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to Van Jefferson with 10 seconds to play to cap a 98-yard drive, and the Los Angeles Ramsโ brand-new quarterback led two TD drives late in the fourth quarter of a shocking 17-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Falcons-Panthers back at it less than 2 weeks after OT game
The worst division in the NFL gets a prime-time matchup when the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons meet for the second time in less than two weeks on Thursday night.
Analysis: Nathaniel Hackett's headscratcher caps wild Week 1
The Denver Broncos acquired quarterback Russell Wilson from Seattle for three players and five draft picks and then gave him a huge contract before he'd taken a single snap in a game for them.
Defending Super Bowl champion Rams open season as underdogs
Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams will raise their Super Bowl banner Thursday night before kicking off the NFL season at home where they became the second straight team to hoist the Vince Lombardi trophy in their own stadium.
Mayfield's comments add spark to Browns-Panthers Week 1 game
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield has ignited what was already expected to be an emotionally charged Week 1 game against his former team, the Cleveland Browns.
Panthers' Darnold, Gonzalez sustain 'significant' injuries
Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule says backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez both suffered โsignificantโ injuries in the 21-0 win over the Buffalo Bills on Friday night.
Panthers' Darnold carted off field with sprained ankle
Panthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold and kicker Zane Gonzalez were both carted off the field in the third quarter of Carolinaโs preseason game Friday night against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
After one of the wildest offseasons in NFL history featuring blockbuster trades, rapid free-agency movement, record-setting contracts and plenty of off-field drama, the regular season is almost here.
Darnold has TD, Mayfield solid in Panthers preseason opener
Sam Darnold threw a touchdown pass during the Carolina Panthers' 23-21 preseason-opening victory at the Washington Commanders to give him a highlight in the quarterback competition against Baker Mayfield.
Browns' Watson named in 24th lawsuit by massage therapists
A 24th woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct by Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is also awaiting possible discipline from the NFL.
Watson visits Browns as 2nd grand jury declines to indict
A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 22 women and still faces civil lawsuits.