This is what's left from the car accident involving Doug Martin. I visited the scene at 3 p.m. You can see some property damage, but the building is structurally intact. The air conditioning unit was destroyed and it knocked the AC out inside this periodontist's office.
Buccaneers running back Doug Martin suffered only minor injuries after being involved in a car crash in Tampa.
One personnel director said when O.J. Howard catches the ball, "he runs like a deer."
The fifth-round draftee joins a crowded backfield. McNichols' pass-catching ability could help the Bucs on third down.
The Buccaneers expect second-round pick Justin Evans to compete for a starting job as a rookie and help their defense limit explosive plays.
Adding O.J. Howard will enable Tampa Bay to use sets that will give defenses matchup problems and open up a new dimension of its offense.
Bucs tight end Kivon Cartwright was waived due to failure to disclose physical condition and offensive lineman Ben Gottschalk for a failed physical, per the NFL transaction wire.
O.J. Howard is a complete player and a traditional tight end. That's why Mel Kiper Jr. thinks the No. 19 pick will be on the field early and often.
Bucs make it official: O.J. Howard will wear No. 80, per team insider Scott Smith.
The Bucs have waived center Ben Gottschalk and tight end Kivon Cartwright, in addition to signing 14 college free agents.
Tampa Bay's passing game is settled. Now, it's time to sort out the running game.
Bucs GM Jason Licht's latest draft class is an example of his mission to find competitive players who "want to win and want to win at all costs."
I'm told that WKU center Max Halpin has been invited to Bucs rookie camp on a tryout. A former walk-on, he started 38 games for the Hilltoppers. One of the most valuable pieces to WKU's offensive line, he was responsible for making all the line calls, run blocking calls and pass blocking calls.
I'm told that Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp is headed to Bucs rookie camp on a tryout. He had 2,474 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns in college. Suffered a knee injury during bowl practices, missed his pro day and only had clearance to begin training about three weeks before he worked out for teams.
ESPN Insider's NFL draft experts recap the 2017 draft for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including Mel Kiper's draft grades, Todd McShay's favorite pick and more.
Jenna Laine breaks down the moves she liked and the moves that might not work out for the Bucs.
A look at four questions that linger about the Bucs immediately after the NFL draft.
Source tells me Illinois linebacker Hardy Nickerson, Jr. is signing with the Bengals. Son of former Bucs great Hardy Nickerson. Reports of him signing with the Rams are false.
Jenna Laine breaks down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2017 draft class.
It will be years before we can accurately assess the Bucs' 2017 rookie class, but it's time to weigh in on how well the team used its draft resources.
The Bucs are signing Iowa cornerback Greg Mabin, according to his agents.
Here are the Bucs' picks in the 2017 NFL draft: 1. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama; 2. Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M; 3. Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State; 4. Kendell Beckwith, LB, LSU; 5. Jeremy McNichols, RB, Boise State; 6. Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, DT, USC.
I'm told Arizona linebacker Paul Magloire is signing with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent. They were considering him in the seventh round too. Good relationship with linebackers coach Mark Duffner.
I asked head coach Dirk Koetter what he wants the Bucs' identity to be after two drafts and free agency periods. His response? "A badass football team."
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(19) | O.J. Howard | TE | Alabama |
| 2(18) | Justin Evans | S | Texas A&M |
| 3(20) | Chris Godwin | WR | Penn State |
| 3(43) | Kendell Beckwith | ILB | LSU |
| 5(18) | Jeremy McNichols | RB | Boise State |
| 7(5) | Stevie Tu'Ikolovatu | DT | USC |
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 540 | 406 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | 354 | 369 |
| New Orleans | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 469 | 454 |
| Carolina | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 369 | 402 |
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
