JANUARY 24, 2022 • THERAMS.COM
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
Next Game at Panthers · Sun 9:05PM
TB -6.0 TOTAL 46.5
Baldy's Breakdowns: QB Matthew Stafford showed Rams' trade paid off with these throws vs. Buccaneers NFL Network's Brian Baldinger analyzes how Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford showed Rams' trade for him paid off with his throws...
Devin White - Bounces back in playoff loss White totaled eight tackles (four solo), including one for loss, and a defensed pass during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Impact The Buccaneers' hopes for a second consecutive Super Bowl title were crushed Sunday, but White at least will head into the offseason with a little momentum after a mysterious statistical slump over the previous four games. The standout linebacker recorded no more than five stops in any of those contests, but his total Sunday was good for third highest on the team for the afternoon. Despite the late-season funk, White indisputably is an indispensable component of the team's defense, but if coordinator Todd Bowles were to leave for a head coaching position elsewhere, the third-year pro's role could be subject to some change.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady 'nearly pulled off the greatest comeback of his career'
Missing two starting linemen and some key receivers, Tom Brady almost pulled off his most amazing comeback, Skip Bayless says.JANUARY 24, 2022
Antoine Winfield Jr. - Nine tackles in playoff loss Winfield recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and recovered a fumble during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Impact Winfield put the finishing touches on a strong second pro campaign with the second-highest tackle total of the afternoon for the Buccaneers. The standout safety's recovery of a Cam Akers fumble at Tampa Bay's one-yard line prevented the Rams from going up 27-3 at the time, but that would only prove to be a temporary reprieve. Already having accumulated 182 stops, five sacks and three interceptions across his first 29 NFL games, Winfield could be primed for his first 100-tackle campaign in 2022.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lavonte David - Team-leading tackle tally David recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including one for loss and recovered a fumble during the Buccaneers' 30-27 divisional-round loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Impact David's tackle total paced the Buccaneers on the afternoon, and his recovery of a Cam Akers fumble at the Rams' 30-yard line helped set up Tampa Bay's eventual game-tying touchdown. David's season-ending performance capped off a solid campaign in which the veteran linebacker navigated five absences due to ankle and foot injuries to still post 97 tackles (63 solo), two sacks, three defensed passes, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 12 regular-season contests.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaelon Darden - Posts 67 return yards before exit Darden, who exited Sunday's divisional-round loss to the Rams in the fourth quarter with a concussion, returned four kickoffs for 62 yards and one punt for five yards prior to his...
Impact The Bucs have high hopes for Darden as an eventual downfield threat, but given the depth the team enjoyed at receiver most of the season, 2021 was more about acclimating the North Texas product to the speed of the NFL. That was primarily accomplished through getting Darden consistent work on returns as the season unfolded, and his solid efforts in that capacity helped lead to the eventual cut of fellow wideout/returner Jaydon Mickens. Darden should have more opportunities than the 87 total snaps he logged from scrimmage during his rookie campaign come 2022, particularly if Chris Godwin (knee) and Breshad Perriman (hip) depart via free agency.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With or without Tom Brady, Buccaneers roster will have a different look - The Boston Globe Nearly half the roster is eligible for free agency, including wide receiver Chris Godwin and tights end Rob Gronkowski.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Ryan Succop - Closes season with nine points Succop drilled field-goal attempts of 45 and 31 yards, missed wide right on a 48-yard try and connected on all three PATs during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC...
Impact Succop's miss came early in the second quarter but loomed large later, considering the Buccaneers' final margin of defeat. The veteran otherwise was productive in the season-ending loss and drilled nine of his 10 postseason kicks following a reasonably successful regular season in which he posted the second-highest point tally of his career (131). Succop is under contract for 2022 at a cap hit of $4 million, but if the Tampa Bay offense is helmed by a quarterback other than Tom Brady, the 35-year-old could see his fantasy value take a hit.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Codey McElroy - Sticks with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed McElroy to a reserve/future contract Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact McElroy was elevated for two games during the 2021 campaign. He played 15 total snaps and caught one of two targets for zero yards.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look
Tom Brady intends to take time to ponder his future but one thing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers already know is next season’s roster figures to be significantly different _ with or with...JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kenjon Barner - Staying with Tampa Bay Barner signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Barner joined Tampa Bay's practice squad in mid-December and was elevated to the active roster for the final three games of the regular season. He had four carries for zero yards and also returned six punts for 47 yards. His likeliest path to a roster spot in 2022 will be as a return man, assuming he's able to stick around with the Bucs through the offseason.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Borregales - Signs future deal The Buccaneers signed Borregales to a reserve/future contract Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Borregales spent the entire season on the team's practice squad, providing depth behind veteran kicker Ryan Succop. With Succop under contract through the 2023 season, it seems Tampa Bay is content rolling into next year with the same kicking arrangement.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tom Brady taking decision over future 'day by day' after Tampa Bay Buccaneers playoff exit Tom Brady neither confirmed nor denied whether he would still be playing in the NFL next season as he attempted to process the blockbuster f...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • SKY.COM
Bruce Arians Breaks Down the 2021 Season, Talks Upcoming Offseason ' Press Conference Head coach Bruce Arians spoke to the media on Monday following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Why Tom Brady Retirement Rumors Should Be Taken With Grain Of Salt Tom Brady retirement speculation might be at an all-time high. But here's why you should take the increasing rumors with a grain of salt.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • NESN.COM
O.J. Howard - One catch in season-ending loss Howard brought in his sole target for seven yards during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday.
Impact In what may have been his last game in a Buccaneers uniform, Howard primarily filled his usual blocking role over his 11 snaps on offense. The fifth-year tight end now heads into an offseason of uncertainty, as Tampa Bay has essentially shown no interest in retaining the 27-year-old despite having invested the 19th overall pick in him back in 2017. If Howard does indeed suit up elsewhere in 2022, he'll finish his Bucs career with just 25 receptions for 281 yards and three touchdowns on 40 targets over 21 games across the last two seasons.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Giovani Bernard - Quiet end to season Bernard did not log a rush attempt and failed to bring in his only target during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday. He also return...
Impact The veteran running back logged just nine snaps from scrimmage with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) back in the fold, and no other running back but the latter ended up seeing any carries. Bernard was serviceable when given opportunities this past season, even though those were few and far between. The 30-year-old rushed just eight times for 58 yards, but he did bring in 23 of 29 targets for 123 yards and three touchdowns across 12 regular-season games. He also enjoyed his most productive performance by far during the wild-card win over the Eagles, when he rushed 13 times for 44 yards and a touchdown and added another 39 yards on five grabs. Bernard is due to head back into unrestricted free agency at the start of the new league year, and it remains to be seen if he and the Buccaneers will be interested in having him remain in Tampa.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Brate - One catch in season-ending loss Brate secured one of three targets for nine yards during the Buccaneers' 30-27 loss to the Rams in their NFC divisional-round matchup Sunday.
Impact Brate had a minimal role in the season-ending defeat, even with Breshad Perriman (hip) and Cyril Grayson (hamstring) sitting out the contest and thereby thinning out the Buccaneers' pass-catching corps further. The veteran tight end remains under contract for the next two seasons at cap hits of $7.3 and $7.9 million, but it remains to be seen what type of offensive overhaul the team might undergo this offseason should Tom Brady decide to call it a career and Brate's position mate Rob Gronkowski opts to join him in retirement.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bruce Arians: Retaining Free Agents Again Offseason Priority The Bucs are once again facing a long list of pending unrestricted free agents but will work hard to keep as much of their playoff-caliber c...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Rams vs. Buccaneers Divisional Round ' Top Images View the top photos of Tampa Bay's Divisional Round matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
3 Most Likely Buccaneers Draft Targets With the 27th Overall Pick Just when it looked like Tom Brady had completed yet another miraculous comeback, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season fell apart. The Los Angel...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Will Rob Gronkowski retire? Buccaneers TE's decision on 2022 is TBD, not tied to Tom Brady Rob Gronkowski won't be making a decision about his future for at least a few weeks.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Devin White Reflects on Season, Goals For Offseason ' Press Conference Linebacker Devin White spoke to the media on Monday following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bruce Arians Reveals Buccaneers' QB Plan If Tom Brady Retires The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quest to repeat as Super Bowl Champions fell short in the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. The team heads int...
JANUARY 24, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Rob Gronkowski: 'We Fought Until The End' ' Press Conference Tight end Rob Gronkowski spoke to the media on Monday following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
