Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Discussions about needs and costs come as the NFL team nears a 2027 decision on extending its lease, and the Rays are seeking about $1.15 billion in public money for a new ballpark across the street.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged the changing political landscape for diversity initiatives in the U.S., but added that he didn’t believe there should be any legal issues with the league’s policy.

The 36-year-old linebacker was the heart and soul of Tampa Bay’s defense, helping the Buccaneers win a Super Bowl by dominating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 on Feb. 7, 2021.

The decision to leave Tampa Bay wasn’t easy after Evans and his family built strong relationships with the community over 12 seasons. Once past that, he says, picking a new spot was far easier.

The measure was named after Teddy Bridgwater, who played with the Bucs last season after he was suspended from Miami Northwestern High because he paid for meals and rides for his players.

After spending the past 12 years solidifying a Hall of Fame resume in Tampa Bay, receiver Mike Evans is headed to San Francisco on a reported three-year, $60.4 million contract.

Lakeland residents face higher electric bills, while a Senate bill transferring USF Sarasota-Manatee land to New College vanishes — leaving both energy costs and campus plans in uncertainty.

Teddy Bridgewater's suspension from his voluntary position at Miami Northwestern High inspired the legislation, which would permit prep coaches to financially help kids on their teams.

The proposal comes after Teddy Bridgewater was suspended from his voluntary coaching position at Miami Northwestern for assisting students through Uber rides, meals and branded gear.

While Todd Bowles will remain, he gutted his staff. The firings include offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey and defensive line coach Charlie Strong.

Bowles has three years remaining on his contract and is operating as if he’ll return for a fifth season. He will meet with the Glazer family on Wednesday for a typical end-of-season conversation.

The Bucs needed a win or tie by New Orleans at Atlanta to win the NFC South. Instead, the Falcons' 19-17 victory means the Panthers are the division champs, eliminating Tampa Bay after a late-season collapse.