May 2021 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wiretap

Knee Injury Has Kept Antonio Brown From Signing New Deal With Bucs

May 20, 2021 8:21 AM

Antonio Brown's agent told reporters almost a month ago that his client agreed to terms on a new deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

On Tuesday, Bruce Arians said Brown's signing has been delayed by the fact that the wide receiver has a knee injury that requires surgery.

"He has to pass the physical," Arians said. "Hopefully we'll have a scope on Tuesday, he's getting his knee cleaned out, and everything will work out fine. It's just a matter of a physical."

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Free Agent Rumor, Injury

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Tom Brady's Return, Las Vegas Games Headline Hottest NFL Tickets

May 13, 2021 11:37 AM

According to data from Vivid Seats, Tom Brady's return to play at the New England Patriots is the most sought after ticket for the 2021 NFL season. The average price of a sold ticket is currently $1,376. 

Beyond Brady's return, a number of games at the Las Vegas Raiders are next on the list. The Raiders didn't play any home games with fans in attendance last season. The Raiders figure to be a popular draw for road teams due to their presence in Las Vegas.

Top-10 Highest Average Ticket Price

Bucs at Patriots (10/3) - $1,376

Ravens at Raiders (9/13) - $944

Chiefs at Raiders (11/24) - $823

Eagles at Raiders (10/24) - $673

Bears at Raiders (10/10) - $654

Cowboys at Patriots (10/27) - $602

Dolphins at Raiders (9/26) - $600

Cowboys at Bucs (9/9) - $567

Chargers at Raiders (1/9/22) - $503

Cowboys at Saints (12/2) - $485

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Tom Brady Could Break Career Passing Mark In New England

May 13, 2021 9:28 AM

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to Foxboro to face the New England Patriots in Week 4 of the 2021 season.

Brady is currently 1,154 passing yards behind Drew Brees for the NFL's all-time career record.

That means if Brady were to average 289.6 yards per game in 2021 — his average in 2020 — he would break the all-time record in Week Four, when the Buccaneers play at New England on Sunday Night Football.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Misc Rumor

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NFL To Open 2021 Regular Season With Bucs-Cowboys

May 12, 2021 9:50 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Dallas Cowboys to open the 2021 NFL regular season on Thursday, September 9th.

Since 2004, 16 defending Super Bowl champions have played in the NFL season opener, and those teams have gone 13-3. 

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 34-20 in the NFL Kickoff Game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Tom Brady and Dak Prescott have faced off in one previous game in their careers. 

Jenna Laine/ESPN

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Jason Licht Believes Tom Brady Can Still Play At 50

May 11, 2021 11:18 AM

Jason Licht believes it is possible for Tom Brady to continue playing through the 2027 season when he is 50. 

Brady is currently 43, which would mean he would play seven more seasons.

“I want to keep all those conversations, most of them, private, but no inkling at all,” Licht said. “I told him if he wants to play until he’s 50, and he still feels like he can play, he can still play until he’s 50.”

Brady is already the oldest player to be his team's primary quarterback. 

Michael David Smith/ProFootballTalk

Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Buccaneers Re-Sign Blaine Gabbert To One-Year Deal

May 6, 2021 8:59 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed Blaine Gabbert to a one-year deal.

According to a source, Gabbert's deal is worth up to $2.5 million.

Last season, Gabbert, 31, completed 9 of 16 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions as Tom Brady's backup.

Jenna Laine/ESPN

Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Misc Rumor, Signing

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