Buccaneers ready to handle Super Bowl hype -- one week at a time

There hasn't been this much hype about the Buccaneers since Jon Gruden declared in his first meeting with his Bucs he was there to win the Super Bowl. Now it's Bruce Arians’ turn and he wants his Bucs to embrace all of the super hype.

Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announces retirement after 2017 injury

The 28-year-old said in a social media post that while he still loves the game, it is time to get on to the next chapter in his life.

Fournette ready for Buccaneers debut

It’s game week for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. They’ll kick off Sunday against Drew Brees and the Saints with a ton of star power on the field, including Leonard Fournette.

These are the NFL Coach of the Year favorites, oddsmakers say

The NFL’s Coach of the Year award is given to the head coach of a team who is determined to have had the best season in the league and who has made the biggest improvement.

Raymond James Stadium selected as early voting site

Voters in Hillsborough County shouldn't have any trouble spotting the latest early voting location.

How do we decide which NFL games to air?

We often get questions about which NFL games air on FOX 13, and why we may or may not be airing a particular game -- or any game at all.  The NFL's broadcast rules are very complicated, but here's a quick summary.

Stars line up for a chance to play with Brady-led Buccaneers

Signing Tom Brady was just a start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who continue to assemble a star-studded cast around the six-time Super Bowl champion.

NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry

It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.

DeSantis calls for fans at Bucs games as he repeats support for football in Florida

Florida will host a college-football national championship game, no matter how few conferences take to the gridiron this fall, Gov. Ron DeSantis maintains. And he’s hoping to see fans in the stands at Raymond James Stadium sooner rather than later.

Leonard Fournette planning to sign with Brady-led Bucs

Leonard Fournette intends to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are stockpiling playmakers to help Tom Brady be successful with his new team.

No fans allowed for first two Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games

While Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars fans will have a chance to see their team play in-person during the season opener, the same won't be said for Tampa Bay fans eager to see Tom Brady. 

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins 'at peace' with COVID-19 risks in NFL

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a "survival of the fittest" personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify's "10 Questions With Kyle Brandt" podcast, Cousins said, "If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that." He also shared his opinion on masks.

Nacho: The Buccaneer who dares to trash-talk Tom Brady

Nacho is the perfect nickname for Rakeem Nunez-Rouches because you can always hear where he is on the field. 

Journeyman Jaydon Mickens feels blessed

Jaydon Mickens knows, as well as anyone, how blessed he is to be in the NFL. He is currently fighting for one of the Buccaneers' final wide receiver roster spots.

Jaguars' Tyler Eifert to honor fallen retired officer on helmet: report

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert will pay tribute to David Dorn on his helmet this year in honor of the slain retired St. Louis police captain, according to a report on Monday.

'New guy' Gronkowski adapting to the Buccaneer way

Rob Gronkowski always looks like he having fun on the football field, but he's still adapting to playing football in Florida.

Blaine Gabbert's latest role: Backing up Brady

For the first eight of his 10 years in the NFL, Blaine Gabbert has been preparing to win a starting job. But at 30 years old, Gabbert knows his role with the Bucs is to assist Number 12.