May 2021 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wiretap

Buccaneers Re-Sign Antonio Brown To One-Year, $3.1M Deal

Apr 28, 2021 8:27 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed Antonio Brown.

Brown received a one-year deal worth $3.1 million guaranteed and the opportunity to make up to $6.25 million.

The Buccaneers have now brought back every significant contributor from its Super Bowl-winning roster.

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Tom Brady Blasts 'Dumb' New Uniform Number Rule

Apr 23, 2021 3:10 PM

Tom Brady is not a fan of the NFL's new rule on uniform numbers.

"Good luck trying to block the right people now!" Brady posted on his Instagram story, with an image of the new numbers permitted. "Going to make for a lot of bad football!"

Brady then posted a screen capture of a story about the rule, with the words "DUMB" and "Why not let the Lineman wear whatever they want too? Why have numbers? Just have colored jerseys...why not wear the same number?...DUMB."

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Antonio Brown Settles Civil Lawsuit With Former Trainer

Apr 21, 2021 1:17 PM

Antonio Brown has reached a settlement on a civil dispute with former trainer Britney Taylor, who in a 2019 lawsuit had accused the wide receiver of sexually assaulting her.

A settlement was reached, but per the agreement, no terms can be disclosed, a source told ESPN's Jenna Laine.

"Antonio and Britney have been friends for over a decade. Several years ago they almost became business partners. Recently, they were involved in aggressive litigation. Having reflected on their relationship, both feel that the time has come to move on. Antonio is grateful for Britney's excellent training assistance. They are pleased that Antonio is doing so well with the Bucs and has a ring. Their dispute is resolved and they wish each other great continued success," Taylor's attorney, David Haas, said in a statement.

Brown remains a free agent after playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.

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Broncos, Buccaneers, Seahawks To Skip Voluntary Workouts

Apr 14, 2021 8:47 AM

Players from the Denver Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks will not report to their respective team facilities next week to begin voluntary offseason workouts, the teams said in statements released by the NFL Players Association on Tuesday.

In their statement, the Broncos players cited rising COVID-19 positivity rates in Denver, as well as the lack of "adequate protocols in place."

The players voted to take this action and notified Vic Fangio earlier Tuesday morning that the vote had taken place, according to sources.

The Seahawks players issued a similar statement in which they noted, "The NFLPA has provided us with thorough research and information regarding our safety as players as we enter voluntary workouts this year, especially the benefits on our health and safety from a virtual off-season last year. After considering all the facts, we as a team have decided to make a decision that is uncomfortable but necessary."

Offseason programs are scheduled to begin April 19 leaguewide, at which point daily testing for players and staff will commence.

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Giovani Bernard Signs One-Year Deal With Buccaneers

Apr 13, 2021 8:42 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a one-year deal with Giovani Bernard, according to a source.

Bernard was released by the Cincinnati Bengals last week in a salary-cap-saving move.

The veteran running back weighed multiple offers over the weekend.

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Antonio Brown, Buccaneers Aren't Close On Money Right Now

Apr 2, 2021 8:24 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Antonio Brown have discussed a new deal, but the two sides aren't close on the monetary end currently.

"They want to bring him back, the Bucs do, just at a different number than he has in mind right now," Mike Garafolo said on the NFL Network.

Brown played in eight regular-season games last season, generating 45 catches for 483 yards and four touchdowns. He added eight catches for 81 yards and two scores in three postseason games played.

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Tom Brady Progressing 'Very Well' Following Knee Surgery

Apr 1, 2021 1:47 PM

Tom Brady is progressing "very well" from his minor knee surgery.

"I talked to him last week," Jason Licht said. "I know things are going well. I don't want to put an exact timeline on it right now because I don't want to set expectations one way or the other, but I know that things are going very well."

Brady had planned to undergo the surgery for several months and is not a recent injury.

Brady was seen last month in an Instagram video posted by friend Dave Grutman throwing a football to David Beckham on the beach. Brady was wearing his usual left knee sleeve in the video.

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