JANUARY 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
5-6 · 2ND IN NFC SOUTH
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NFL passing yards record: Can Tom Brady catch Peyton Manning's single-season record? Brady enters the final game of the regular season with an outside shot at taking down Manning's record from 2013.
Antonio Brown's attorney: Bucs cut receiver before could be seen by team doctor Attorney Sean Burstyn says Brown was ousted Thursday for not keeping a doctor’s appointment that was rescheduled for later in the day.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Bucs sign nose tackle Vita Vea to 4-year, $73 million extension The deal locks up the 347-pound interior force through the 2026 season.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Bucs injury report: Tampa Bay rules out 5 players for Sunday vs. Panthers Check out the latest injury report for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers heading into Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers
JANUARY 9, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Vita Vea - Earns extension Vea signed a four-year contract extension Saturday that will take him through 2026. It is worth over $73 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Vea's contract is fifth most in terms of total value and also fifth in average annual value for interior defensive linemen, according to overthecap.com. Vea was selected in the first round of the 2018 Draft by the Buccaneers and has been widely regarded as one of the best interior linemen in football since.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Stinnie - Activated from IR Stinnie (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
Impact Stinnie went on IR on Dec. 2 and was designated to return Wednesday. Now officially back on the active roster, he should play a reserve role on the offensive line Sunday against the Panthers.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs vs. Panthers Week 18 ' Game Trailer Get ready for the Buccaneers game against the Carolina Panthers.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
5 Bucs to Watch Against Carolina Here are a few players to watch in the Buccaneers’ regular season finale.
JANUARY 9, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Photos: Surprising Season Pass Members with Homegating Packages, Panthers Week The Bucs surprised krewe members with a homegating package so they can cheer on the team from home!
JANUARY 8, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Darren Fells - Elevated to Bucs' active roster Fells was elevated from the Buccaneers' practice squad Saturday to play against the Panthers on Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The tight end last appeared in a game with the Buccaneers in Week 10, playing only a single offensive snap. Fells will remain a depth option in Week 18 behind the likes of Rob Gronkowski and Cameron Brate as the team takes on the Panthers to end the regular season.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cyril Grayson - Officially joins active roster Grayson signed a contract with the Buccaneers on Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The hero of Week 17 will finally get a spot guaranteed on the active roster after being elevated from the practice squad in back-to-back weeks. Grayson's six receptions obviously marked a career high but more crucially might have indicated the former track star could be an integral part of the offensive plans in the absence of both Chris Godwin and the recently waived Antonio Brown. Expect Grayson to see a handful of targets once more with the Buccaneers still playing for seeding in Week 18.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kenjon Barner - Elevated again in Week 18 Barner was elevated to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact The running back was with the active roster each of the last two weeks, operating exclusively as a special-teams option while registering 47 punt return yards. With Ronald Jones (ankle) out Sunday against the Panthers, Barner may get his first look as a backfield option while the Buccaneers wrap up the regular season and gear up for a playoff run.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grayson Promotion, Stinnie Activation Among Saturday Moves The Bucs made a series of roster moves on Saturday, including signing WR Cyril Grayson to the active roster, activating G Aaron Stinnie from...
JANUARY 8, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
In Antonio Brown's ugly exit, Bucs are reminded of the value in having non-diva receivers The way Antonio Brown has left the Bucs, trashing teammates and coaches in the aftermath, shows how fortunate the team is with other WRs.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Colin Cowherd: 'Antonio Brown had reasons to complain vs. Jets'
Colin Cowherd puts on his detective hat to uncover the true culprit behind Antonio Brown and Bruce Arians dispute.JANUARY 8, 2022
NFL By The Numbers: Bengals-Browns, 49ers-Rams highlight Week 18
The final Sunday of the NFL regular season is here. Check out the numbers to know ahead of Week 18.JANUARY 8, 2022
Making the case for Tom Brady as the NFL's Most Valuable Player At 44, Brady may lead the Bucs to a franchise-best 13th regular-season win and will finish with more than 5,000 yards passing and 40 touchdo...
JANUARY 8, 2022 • TAMPABAY.COM
Shaquil Barrett - Placed on COVID-19 list Barrett (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
Impact Barrett had already been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. However, there are expectations he could return for the playoffs, so it is possible Barrett may not miss additional time despite the move into COVID protocols. However, he will be unable to rehab his sprained MCL and ACL at the Buccaneers' facilities until he clears protocols.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Le'Veon Bell - Set for some work Sunday Bell and Ke'Shawn Vaughn will be the Buccaneers' primary running backs Sunday versus the Panthers with Ronald Jones (ankle) sidelined and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and Giovani...
Impact After Fournette was forced to IR due to a hamstring strain following a Week 15 loss to the Saints, Bell was brought in as insurance for the Tampa Bay backfield. Jones stepped in as the No. 1 running back for the ensuing two contests, but he suffered an ankle injury himself this past Sunday at the Jets and will miss the season finale. Vaughn likely will serve as the team's top RB in Week 18, what with averaging 6.7 yards on his 18 carries over the last three games. But Bell should get in the mix, too, after taking five carries for four yards and hauling in all three targets for 30 yards in two outings as a member of the Bucs. Behind Vaughn and Bell, Kenjon Barner also is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad to provide a bit more depth to the position.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ke'Shawn Vaughn - More snaps on tap for Week 18 Vaughn and Le'Veon Bell will be the Buccaneers' main running backs Sunday against the Panthers with Ronald Jones (ankle) ruled out and Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and Giovani Ber...
Impact After Fournette hit IR following a Week 15 loss to the Saints due to a hamstring strain, Jones stepped in as the No. 1 RB the past two contests, but he sustained an ankle injury this past Sunday at the Jets. As a result, Vaughn has earned the bulk of his touches on the season over the last three games, racking up 18 carries for 120 yards, two catches (on six targets) for 14 yards and one rushing TD. Bell also mixed in Weeks 16 and 17, with eight touches for 34 yards from scrimmage. The likely outcome is Vaughn serving as the early down option for the Bucs, with Bell and potentially practice squad member Kenjon Barner serving as complementary pieces.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Antonio Brown sounds off on Tom Brady, Bruce Arians, and CTE in off-the-rails interview Antonio Brown appeared on the
JANUARY 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Antonio Brown Throws Tom Brady, Teammates Under The Bus In Latest Interview Since Week 17's incident at MetLife Stadium, several narratives have been presented between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Antonio Brown to ma...
JANUARY 7, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM
Antonio Brown Saga Goes Next Level With Wild Claims From OnlyFans Model Ava Louise, a social media influencer and OnlyFans model, made some interesting claims about former Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • NESN.COM
Rashard Robinson - Unavailable Week 18 Robinson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Robinson suffered the groin injury last week against the Jets and will be sidelined for the final game of the regular season. He's played a minor defensive role this season, so his absence shouldn't be significant for Tampa Bay.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers-Buccaneers Injury Report Jan. 7: Ronald Jones, Shaq Barrett, Jason Pierre-Paul Among Those Ruled Out The Bucs ruled out five players while providing game status designations for two others.
JANUARY 7, 2022 • BUCCANEERS.COM
