Buccaneers preview: Arians takes turn at ending Bucs' playoff drought

Bruce Arians is confident he can make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers matter again. The long-time coach is back on the sideline following a year of retirement, tasked with helping Jameis Winston prove he's a franchise quarterback, and ending the second-longest postseason drought in the NFL.

Buccaneers rally late, beat Browns 13-12 on rookie's FG

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Matt Gay kicked a 21-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining, giving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a 13-12 preseason victory over the Cleveland Browns on Friday night. The rookie's game-winner capped a 16-play drive lasting more than seven minutes. Cairo Santos booted a 23-yard field goal in the third quarter and third-string quarter Ryan Griffin threw a 20-yard touchdown...

Mazzi Wilkins hopes to continue his dream with hometown Bucs

Mazzi Wilkins knows he's a long shot to earn a spot with the Buccaneers at cornerback.  He's been one his entire football career. He's had to prove himself at every level, but throughout the process, he's never doubted his abilities and he believes he's shown the Bucs what he can bring. 

Bucs' Vernon Hargreaves playing like a 1st-rounder

Vernon Hargreaves' first three seasons in the NFL have not lived up to expectations.  The 11th-overall pick in the 2016 draft has just one career interception. Injuries have limited him to just 10 games over the last two seasons. 

Bucs' O.J. Howard ready to put the squeeze on defenses

Before his season ended early in week 11 due to an ankle injury, Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard was putting together a Pro Bowl resume. Howard is now heading into his third season on the Bucs with expectations of staying healthy and earning elite status. 

Like father like son: Bucs sign Testaverde Jr.

Buccaneers fans at training camp might do a double take when they see another “Testaverde” among the Bucs quarterbacks. That would Vinny's son, who goes by Vincent.

Gerald McCoy: "I will retire as a Buc"

Gerald McCoy’s time as a Buccaneer is over, at least for now. However, the face of the franchise for nine seasons announced Wednesday on Instagram, “I am a Buccaneer forever and I will be back. I will retire as a Buc.”

Bucs tight end Cam Brate getting close to return

Only Mike Evans – with 25 -- has scored more receiving touchdowns for the Bucs than tight end Cam Brate – with 20 -- over the last three seasons. Right now, all Brate can do is watch the offseason work from the sidelines. 

Bucs sign Ndamukong Suh to replace McCoy

Less than 24 hours after mutually parting ways with Gerald McCoy, the Buccaneers have found his replacement. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first to report that Ndamukong Suh will join the Bucs on a one-year contract.