Buc teammates were surprised but will be supportive.
Jordan Heck
The Buccaneers have to beat the Panthers and hope a lot of things go their way in order to make the playoffs.
Ron Clements
The Buccaneers running back was excused from Wednesday's practice, but Bucs coach Dirk Koetter did not give a reason why.
Bruce DeHaven died Tuesday following a 19-month battle with cancer. He was 68.
Coach Ron Rivera said the team is going to play it safe and keep the linebacker out of Sunday's season finale against the Buccaneers.
Gabrielle McMillen
As some NFL teams are preparing for the playoffs, other clubs such as the Jets, Rams and Vikings are a mess with one week remaining.
Buccaneers coach Dirk Koetter stood by his defense of running back Doug Martin, two days after he was a healthy scratch against the Saints.
Arthur Weinstein
The Raiders and Seahawks both saw star players go down with broken legs. The Titans lost quarterback Marcus Mariota to the same injury.
Thursday's Giants-Eagles game kicks off a Week 16 slate chock-full of playoff implications.
The Austin, Texas, man told police that his stepmother was "disrespecting his father and gloating" about the Cowboys' Sunday night win.
Bob Hille
The Salvation Army credited Elliott's touchdown celebration Sunday night for a significant spike in donations Monday.
Brandon Schlager
After calls to bench Dak Prescott, Dez Bryant is defending his quarterback.
Ezekiel Elliott will not be fined for his Salvation Army kettle celebration, much to the chagrin of Jerry Jones.
Joe Rodgers
Thanks to a pair of improbable wins, the Titans and Texans are 8-6, but the Colts are right behind them after Sunday's win in Minnesota.
The Cowboys owner has stood by Tony Romo, even through rookie Dak Prescott's successes, but it appears he had an agenda.
Alec Brzezinski
The Seahawks can clinch the NFC West with a win Thursday over a dysfunctional Rams team that has lost eight of nine and four straight.
The Buccaneers quarterback has "reached a compromise with contingencies" with the woman who accused him of rape in 2012.
The biggest news of the day was the decision of the Rams to fire Jeff Fisher, who is not the scapegoat for the team's 4-9 record.
The Raiders, Patriots and Seahawks can clinch playoff spots this weekend — with some help.
Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has thrown 11 pick-sixes, but won just 10 games. He said this season has been a nightmare.
Quarterbacks were in the giving spirit on Sunday, with 24 interceptions thrown and five fumbles lost by NFL signal callers.
Joe Hawley said he thinks Jarran Reed was the spitting culprit, but Reed is denying that claim.
Earl Thomas wasn't able to play last weekend due to a hamstring injury, so he went to a Buffalo Wild Wings in disguise.
Joe Hawley thinks rookie Jarran Reed is the Seattle spitter.
San Diego needs a huge day from its offensive line and running game against Tampa Bay if it wants to stay alive in the playoff hunt.
If the Cowboys can win at Minnesota on Thursday, they can be the first team this season to clinch a playoff berth.
Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.
Nicholas McGee
For the first time since 1935, each game played on Thanksgiving Day will feature teams with records of .500 or better.
Steve Smith may be destined for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but that doesn't mean the veteran receiver has the respect of his opponents.
NFL kickers combined to miss 12 extra points Sunday, including a pair of misses by Giants kicker Robbie Gould and Cincinnati's Mike Nugent.
James Winchester missed all three practices this week to mourn his father's death.
Kirstie Chiappelli
For the Saints and Panthers, who are both coming off gut-wrenching losses Sunday, this week’s game offers a chance to erase a bad taste.
Mike Evans apologized to military members and fans who were offended by his kneeling for the national anthem Sunday.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones won't give up on one of his troubled players while the Browns are hoping to welcome back their original 2016 QB.
The Buccaneers wideout did not stand during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of Sunday's 36-10 win over the Bears.
The Bears will be without Pro Bowl wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for the next four games.
Miko Grimes isn't one to mince her opinions.
Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.
The NFC South was 1-3 on Sunday while the North teams were 0-3 as the Detroit Lions were on their bye.
The Buccaneers wideout became the first member of the team to protest during the national anthem, but he did so for a different reason.
Atlanta lost in Philly but dodged a few bullets as New Orleans and Carolina blew opportunities Sunday.
Marcus Dinitto
Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy says he forgives the 17-year-old who tried to break into his home last Thursday night.
Steven J. Gaither
Jay Cutler already has a love-hate relationship with Bears fans. His proclivity for turnovers has been a sticking point for years.
Against an opponent the Browns know very well, they could get their first win. Do you really want to miss that?
A teen has been charged in the alleged robbery.
Oakland's Derek Carr has not been good against Denver. That'll need to change Sunday.
The Falcons grabbed the lead for good before halftime and never looked back in a 43-28 victory.
We’re more than halfway through the season and nearly every division is still up for grabs.
Tucked at the bottom of a release announcing a trade, the Lions revealed the suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.
Does the NFL have an officiating problem? The overwhelming response from coaches and players is yes.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton are both 6-5 and about 250 pounds.
Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.
Several of the league's top quarterbacks led their respective teams to big victories on Sunday.
The Oakland Raiders have an infamous reputation for being one of the NFL's most penalized teams. Well, they fit the part Sunday.
A near-record number of games through the first seven weeks have been decided by seven points or fewer.
Following their respective Week 7 games, several NFL players and coaches took some time for self-reflection.
Of the 13 games played Sunday, 10 of them had multiple turnovers in what was the sloppiest day of the season thus far.
London’s Twickenham Stadium will host an NFL game for the first time with the Giants and Rams facing off at the famed rugby venue.
Vincent Jackson's knee felt a little sore following Tampa Bay's 17-14 victory at Carolina on Oct. 10. Now we know why.
Colin Kaepernick's season debut didn't go as planned, but Chip Kelly and the 49ers will give him another shot.
The IRS has placed a lien on a house owned by Brent and Miko Grimes, according to documents obtained by the Miami Herald.
There is no confidence lost in Jameis Winston.
The defending NFC champions are in danger of missing the playoffs after Monday night’s 17-14 loss to the Buccaneers dropped them to 1-4.
Often NFL players are called heroes or their play is referred to as heroic. But one NFL player said he was inspired by a super hero Sunday.
For the first time this season, the Buccaneers were turnover-free in their 17-14 win over the Panthers.
Despite missing twice earlier in the game, Tampa Bay’s rookie came through when it mattered. Aguayo booted a 38-yard field goal to win it.
The Carolina Panthers made a surprise move Friday by cutting cornerback Bene Benwikere. The third-year cornerback found a new home Monday.
The Vikings remain unbeaten. Tom Brady returned. Dak Prescott shined again. Carson Wentz and the Eagles saw their perfect streaks snapped.
The Panthers quarterback is still feeling the effects of a concussion he suffered in last week's loss to the Falcons.
The journeyman quarterback couldn't help but point out a mistake in his daughter's jersey choices.
The Panthers don't plan to change anything, even if MVP quarterback Cam Newton is unable to play on Monday.
The 1-3 Panthers aren't sure whether their MVP quarterback will play Monday, but backup Derek Anderson has a track record against Tampa Bay.
Who could have predicted the two teams that played in January’s NFC championship game would both be 1-3 after four games?
The brouhaha began because the team's punters were kicking footballs into the other team's end following an 86-minute weather delay.
Talib was shot in the leg in June after partying at a Dallas night club.
Coach Gary Kubiak says he expects his starting QB to be 'ready to go' when the 4-0 Broncos host the 3-1 Falcons.
We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.
Even the Patriots and Broncos were not immune to misfortune Sunday, a rough day for each of last year's NFL semifinalists in different ways.
The Eagles are one of five unbeaten NFL teams through three weeks, and the hype around rookie quarterback Carson Wentz continues to grow.
Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.
Three weeks into the season, both the Panthers and Cardinals are 1-2 while the Vikings, Eagles, Ravens, Patriots and Broncos are 3-0.
This probably won’t make fantasy football owners feel better, but it seems to the Rams running back he’s playing against 12 defenders.
It's the second DUI arrest for the former second-round draft pick.
St. Louis football fans should be able to recoup some money spent on personal seat licenses at the Edward Jones Dome.
Jameis Winston will potentially need to find another option on the ground through the Buccaneers' bye week.
Marc Lancaster
Arians was not happy with Nkemdiche in practice last week, even before the rookie defensive tackle tweaked his ankle on Friday.
Coaches and players aren't going to panic with 14 games remaining on the schedule. They will complain about officials, though.
After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.
Not only did the Patriots lose Jimmy Garoppolo with a shoulder injury, several top running backs also suffered injuries on Sunday.
The NFL’s second “Color Rush” season begins Thursday night with the New York Jets taking on the Buffalo Bills.
Marcus Peters talks about his show of solidarity with Colin Kaepernick; plus, sarcasm by Bill Belichick and straight talk by Cardinals GM Steve Keim.
After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.
The Atlanta defensive lineman was a surprise inactive Sunday.
Oakland's victory in New Orleans was just one of 10 games that came down to the wire on the NFL's first Sunday.
Beginning with Thursday's Super Bowl rematch, there are plenty of storylines to watch, including milestones within reach and predictions.
The Falcons are set to drive fantasy football owners mad this season with a hot-hand approach at running back.
The 2016 NFL seasons gets started Thursday night in Denver with the defending Super Bowl champion Broncos welcoming the team they beat.
Last week was not good for Joe Vellano. He lost his house in a fire Thursday and then was released by the Patriots Saturday.
Peyton Barber faced an uphill battle for a roster spot after going undrafted.
The deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters to 53 was 4 p.m. ET Saturday. Teams can claim waived players beginning Sunday at noon.
The once-promising tight end had a bit of an outburst Wednesday night.
Before changing sports, Tim Tebow was reluctant to change positions.
Tropical Depression Nine is expected to hit Florida on Thursday so the final preseason game was moved up a day.
Gordon is back in the NFL, and Robert Griffin III couldn't be happier.
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