NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs

If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.

White House welcomes Tampa Bay Bucs to celebrate Super Bowl title

The Bucs stopped by the White House, marking the first visit by a Super Bowl champion team since 2017. It allowed a chance for the president to get his own Tampa Bay jersey, the head coach to praise the team, and the GOAT to tell some jokes.

Biden to host Super Bowl champs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday

President Joe Biden will celebrate the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl title when the team visits the White House on Tuesday.

Richard Sherman faces five criminal charges, says he's 'remorseful'

Sherman was belligerent, had been drinking heavily and spoke of killing himself when he left his home in the Seattle suburb of Maple Valley late Tuesday, according to police reports. His wife, Ashley Sherman, called 911 to try to have police stop him.

Richard Sherman released from jail on personal recognizance

Former Seahawks player Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday after police said he crashed his car in a construction zone and then tried to break into his in-laws’ home in the Seattle suburb of Redmond.

Monte Kiffin to join Buccaneers' Ring of Honor

In a copycat league, Monte Kiffin is credited for fathering in the Tampa Cover-2 defense - a scheme so effective, it's become a model for defenses in the modern era, both college and pro.

Secretary of Defense overrules Navy, allows Cameron Kinley to attend Bucs minicamp

The Secretary of Defense will allow former Naval Academy football player Cameron Kinley to delay his commission and give him the chance to attend training camp later this month with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The decision overrules the US Navy, which had denied Kinley's request to delay his military service.

‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out

Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.

Bills WR Cole Beasley would rather retire than follow NFL COVID-19 rules

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley does not plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and insists he will not follow rules jointly adopted by the NFL and NFLPA requiring unvaccinated players to stay clear of people.

All Buccaneers home games for the 2021 season are sold out

Before training camp even started, the Bucs announced their 2021 home games this season are officially sold out.

Bruce Arians on post-surgery Tom Brady: 'Trying to stop him from playing is pretty tough'

Tom Brady lit up the Bucs' minicamp Tuesday, completing over 90% of his passes. Not bad for a player that Bruce Arians thought a few weeks ago would be relegated to just coaching during this camp.

U.S. Navy denies Bucs rookie Cameron Kinley’s request to delay service

Kinley graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. He was president of his graduating class and the first athlete to have that title since 1991.

NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community

The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.

NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims

The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.

'Mr. Irrelevant' Grant Stuard brings speed, confidence to Buccaneers

By virtue of being Super Bowl champs, the Buccaneers had the last pick in every round. And they used the last pick overall to choose Grant Stuard of the University of Houston. He instantly became Mr. Irrelevant.