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MARCH 7, 2023 • NFL.COM

How Bucs can solve salary cap issues, with and without Tom Brady

The Bucs are $55 million over the projected 2023 salary cap, requiring a lot of maneuvering. Here's a plan for getting under the cap.

JANUARY 25, 2023

Vea among injured Bucs active for playoff game vs. Cowboys

Nose tackle Vita Vea, cornerback Carlton Davis, safety Mike Edwards and offensive tackle Donovan Smith are among several key Tampa Bay players who sat out the Buccaneers’ regular-s...

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full participant Thursday Smith (foot) was a full participant during the Buccaneers' practice Thursday.

Impact Smith has dealt with a foot injury that forced him to sit out two of the final three regular-season games, including the regular-season finale against Atlanta. However, he should be ready to retain his starting left tackle spot heading into Monday's wild-card matchup versus the Cowboys. Smith's availability will be a big boost for Tampa Bay's injury-riddled starting offensive line, as center Robert Hainsey (hamstring) and left guard Nick Leverett (knee/shoulder) were both limited during practice Wednesday.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cowboys scuffling ahead of wild-card matchup vs. Bucs team that's getting healthy

The NFL is saving the best for last in Super Wild Card Weekend, with a tough-to-predict matchup between the Cowboys and Buccaneers.

JANUARY 12, 2023

Unavailable for Week 18 Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Smith (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Smith is now in line to miss his second game over the last three weeks as a result of a foot issue. Brandon Walton appears to be the most suitable candidate to draw the start at left tackle this weekend versus Atlanta.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Smith (foot) is active Sunday against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Smith has missed multiple weeks with the injury, but he'll now return to the field Week 17 against Carolina. He should draw the start at left tackle.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Weekend availability uncertain Smith (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, per the team's official site.

Impact Smith wasn't able to gain medical clearance in the Week 16 matchup versus Arizona due to a foot injury, and he's currently at risk of missing his fourth contest of the year with the same concern. Although the 29-year-old strung together three straight limited practices this week, Brandon Walton would be in line to start at left tackle in Week 17 should Smith eventually be ruled out New Year's Day.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 16 Smith (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact It's unclear when exactly Smith sustained the foot injury, but it'll force him to miss at least one contest. Josh Wells is expected to start at left tackle in his place versus Arizona.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How will Bucs tackles protect Tom Brady from Nick Bosa, 49ers pass rush?

Tristan Wirfs is out and Donovan Smith is struggling. What is the Buccaneers' plan for protecting QB Tom Brady against Nick Bosa and the 49e...

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Relieved Bucs: Wirfs' injury not as bad as initially feared

The news coming out of another disappointing loss to an opponent with a losing record was not as bad as it could have been for the first-place Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady, Bucs can't close out Browns, lose 23-17 in overtime

Seconds from a third straight win, added momentum and breathing room atop the below-average NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers folded

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buccaneers host Falcons, looking to end 2-game home skid

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will try to stop a two-game losing streak when they host NFC South rival Atlanta

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 7 Oklahoma St hopes to avoid slip-up against Texas Tech

Oklahoma State got off to a good start in Big 12 play with a 36-25 victory at then-No. 16 Baylor

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Brady gets Bucs offense going, defense struggles

Tom Brady looked more like himself, carrying Tampa Bay’s offense with his arm

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mahomes throws for 3 TDs, Chiefs overwhelm Buccaneers 41-31

Patrick Mahomes threw for 249 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 41-31 victory over Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active for Week 4 Smith (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.

Impact Smith was limited at practice all week, but he'll be available against the Chiefs after a one-game absence. He'll reclaim his role as Tampa Bay's starting left tackle in Week 4.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Smith (elbow) is questionable for Sunday against the Chiefs after logging limited practices all week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smith sat out Week 3 against the Packers with the injury, and he still may not be ready to return. Laine adds in her tweet that Smith will be a game-time decision, so news of his status will likely have to wait until Sunday. If he is unable to play, Brandon Walton should draw the start at left tackle again.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bowles: Bucs simply need to play better to end scoring woes

Injuries have been a factor but there’s more to Tampa Bay’s scoring woes than a young offensive line and the absence of Tom Brady’s top receivers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Brady, undermanned Bucs look underwhelming offensively

Tom Brady rumbled for 18 yards only to bust his knee brace and see the play negated by penalty

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodgers throws for 2 TDs, Packers hold off Brady, Bucs 14-12

Aaron Rodgers threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and the Green Bay Packers withstood a late rally led by Tom Brady to hold off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 14-12 victory on...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Bakhtiari active, Beasley set to make Bucs debut

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari is active for Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, while veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley appears to be in line to make his debut for th...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Sunday Smith (elbow) is inactive Sunday against the Packers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith logged a limited practice Thursday, but followed that up with a DNP on Friday. He'll miss his second consecutive game and work to return in Week 4 against the Chiefs. In his absence, Brandon Walton should get the start left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely for Week 3 Smith (elbow) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

Impact Smith practiced in limited fashion Thursday only to be sidelined Friday. That suggests he'll be out for the second consecutive game after suffering an injury in Tampa Bay's Week 1 victory over Dallas. Brandon Walton appears poised to take over at left tackle.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Packers' Watkins, Bucs' Godwin ruled out for Sunday's game

Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady and Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers will be working without some of their top receivers Sunday when the seven-time Super Bowl winner and four-time MVP face off

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS