DECEMBER 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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Bucs LB Lavonte David named finalist for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David is one of eight finalists for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
Slater, David 4th-time nominees for NFL sportsmanship award
Matthew Slater and Lavonte David are nominees for the fourth time for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship AwardDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ronde Barber Breaks Down Bucs vs. Panthers ' Film Session Legendary DB Ronde Barber breaks down some of the key moments from week 16 vs. the Carolina Panthers.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
2021 Game Preview: Buccaneers-Jets, Week 17 The Buccaneers have clinched the NFC South but still have some significant goals to chase against a Jets team that fought through adversity...
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Jets coach Saleh out of COVID-19 protocol in time for Bucs He tested positive last week and missed Sunday’s win against the Jaguars.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
NFL teams taking extra precautions beyond COVID-19 protocols
NFL coaches are taking precautions beyond the league’s COVID-19 protocols to help ensure players are available for gamesDECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Week 17 NFL Picks: Buccaneers At Jets Brady Quinn and Pete Prisco share their picks for Buccaneers at Jets.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Making Up for BA's Absence & How Underrated Jordan Whitehead Is ' Carmen Catches Up Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The official source of the latest Bucs headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Vita Vea - Sets new career-high sack total Vea posted three solo tackles, including one sack, during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.
Impact The mammoth run-stuffer came through with his fourth sack of the season, establishing a new career high in the process. Vea has three of those takedowns in the last four contests, and he's posted a solid (for an interior lineman) 19 tackles (14 solo), a pair of defensed passes and a fumble recovery over his last eight contests overall.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Minter - Notches sack in start Minter totaled five tackles (four solo), including a sack, during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.
Impact Minter's inclusion into the starting lineup in place of Lavonte David (IR-foot) was largely a success, with the veteran linebacker logging his second-highest snap count of the campaign and recording his first sack along the way. The 31-year-old could continue to serve as a solid IDP option over the final two games of the regular season with matchups against the mistake-prone Jets and Panthers offenses on tap.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Edwards - Co-leads team in tackles Edwards (suspension) tallied seven tackles (four solo) during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.
Impact Edwards tied Jordan Whitehead for the team lead in tackles in his first game back from a three-game suspension. The third-year defensive back's tackle total was also a season-high figure, and he could continue to enjoy an elevated role akin to the 67 snaps he logged against Carolina over the final two weeks of the regular season.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
William Gholston - Unusual surge continues Gholston recorded three tackles (two solo), including 2.5 sacks, and was credited with three total quarterback hits during the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.
Impact Gholston blasted through his previous career high of three sacks in remarkable fashion, posting the first multi-sack effort of his career. The veteran defensive lineman also has a pair of six-stop tallies in the last four games, rendering him an unlikely late-season IDP asset.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Playoff Tiebreaker Scenarios, Bucs Clinch Playoff Spot ' Path to the Playoffs Senior Writer/Editor Scott Smith and Team Reporter Casey Phillips break down the current state of the NFC, where the Bucs sit in week 17 and...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Jordan Whitehead - Stands out again in win Whitehead recorded seven tackles (six solo), an interception and an additional two defensed passes in the Buccaneers' 32-6 win over the Panthers in Week 16.
Impact Whitehead once again stepped up his play in the absence of fellow safety Antoine Winfield (foot) and paced the Buccaneers in tackles on the afternoon. The fourth-year safety also snagged his second pick of the season when he intercepted a late first-quarter Cam Newton pass intended for Tommy Tremble and returned it seven yards to help set up a Ryan Succop field goal. Whitehead could be in for another elevated tackle tally in Week 17 against the frequently hapless Jets offense and now has three straight performances with at least seven stops.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Brate on Scoring in the Red Zone ' Press Conference Tight End Cameron Brate spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Carlton Davis on Secondary Depth, Defensive Mentality ' Press Conference Cornerback Carlton Davis spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Cam Gill on Learning From Bucs Veteran Pass Rushers ' Press Conference Outside Linebacker Cam Gill spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Alex Cappa on Harold Goodwin, Being Named Pro Bowl Alternate ' Press Conference Guard Alex Cappa spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Harold Goodwin on Serving as Interim Head Coach ' Press Conference Assistant Head Coach/Run Game Coordinator Harold Goodwin spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Ke'Shawn Vaughn on Bigger Role, Offensive Line ' Press Conference Running Back Ke'Shawn Vaughn spoke to the media on Wednesday during Week 17.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Antonio Brown - Limited at practice Wednesday Brown was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury.
Impact Brown wasn't worse for wear while playing through the issue this past Sunday in Carolina, ripping up the Panthers for 10 catches (on 15 targets) for 101 yards. The outing was his first since Week 6 due to the combination of the injury and a three-game suspension, but his significance in the offense was aided by an absent Chris Godwin (IR/knee) and Mike Evans (hamstring). Evans proceeded to be placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, making him an even bigger question mark for Sunday's road game against the Jets. In any case, Brown is the unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver on the Bucs' active roster due to his relative health.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs At Jets Injury Report For Wednesday, December 29 The Bucs had their first injury report of the week listed and had a lot more players on there than the Jets did.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Bucs players learn to cope with adversity of a different type Most of the bad luck and adjustments have come on defense this season. No more. Now the whole team is affected.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM
Problems On The Surface: Another Brady Toss Will Result In A Fine Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said Monday the NFL warned him that damaging a league-issued Microsoft tablet on the sideline dur...
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM
