DE Ayers announces his retirement from NFL
Robert Ayers, who played for the Broncos, Giants and Buccaneers after being drafted in the first round by Denver in 2009, retired from the NFL on Tuesday.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
5-11, 4th in NFC South
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- 10/27
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- 11/24
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Which NFL relationships will matter most in 2019? (1:39)
The NFL's best and worst offensive arsenals: Barnwell's 32-1 ranking
Which team has the league's top offensive firepower? We evaluated all 32. No quarterbacks, linemen or coordinators allowed.
Bucs CB Smith handed four-game suspension
Bucs CB Ryan Smith will miss the first four games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
10 NFL players entering make-or-break years: How each could leave in 2020
Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston could hit the market next year. Same with Leonard Fournette, Solomon Thomas and more.
Winston, Newton among NFC South's biggest storylines (2:01)
Barnwell: Ranking teams that missed the playoffs with Lindsay Jones
Bill is joined by Lindsay Jones of The Athletic to definitively rank all 20 teams that missed the playoffs last year for the upcoming season, including the Raiders (5:28), Lions, (14:39), Jets (25), Vikings (47:51), Panthers (53:22) and many more.
McCoy unhappy Bucs quickly gave Suh his No. 93
Gerald McCoy feels disrespected that the Buccaneers gave away his old No. 93 so quickly and didn't communicate with him before his release.
Rating the offseason for all 32 NFL teams: Why the Browns are on top
Did the Browns indeed have the best offseason? Which teams struggled to reach their goals? NFL Nation ranks them and looks toward training camp.
Veterans who could be cut by each of the NFL's 32 teams
Could a former first-round selection be done with the Pittsburgh Steelers? NFL Nation picks a player on each team who might not make the opening day roster.
The surprise offseason standout for all 32 teams
Randall Cobb and a 312-pound tight end lead a list of eye-opening performances from under-the-radar players this offseason.
Carolina On Our Mind
Mina and SB Nation's Charles McDonald discuss whether the Falcons (6:35), Saints (19:55), Bucs (38:57), and Panthers (48:09) will be better or worse next year. Plus, who from The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz could Mina beat in a race (34:47)?
Schefter Podcast: J. Winston, S. Shepard Look Ahead To 2019
Adam Schefter talks to Jameis Winston about his budding relationship with Bruce Arians, how he's matured recently, Gerald McCoy going to Carolina & more (:39). Plus, Giants WR Sterling Shepard on filling the OBJ void (13:45) and your #AskAdam questions (27:10).
Yates: Winston will be a challenge for Arians (3:43)
DT McCoy picks Panthers over Browns, Ravens
Gerald McCoy left Baltimore thinking he might sign there, but Carolina wowed him during his visit last week and quarterback Cam Newton helped recruit the six-time Pro Bowler.
Mandatory NFL minicamps preview: Nine things to watch this week
Mandatory minicamps kick off Tuesday for the champs, the trendy Browns and the confounding New York duo, among others. Here's what to watch.
Progress reports for all 32 NFL first-round picks
How are the rookies drafted on Day 1 adapting to the pro game? NFL Nation reporters offer first impressions of all 32 first-round picks.
Suh: Negative reputation 'irrelevant in my life'
Ndamukong Suh, the NFL's most penalized player since 2010, was introduced as a member of the Bucs. "The way he plays football -- I like that," Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. "So he's a good fit for us."
Stuck in QB Purgatory
Mina talks to Dan Orlovsky about how much the Cowboys should pay Dak Prescott (6:31), why Derek Carr should have a bounce back year (20:35), if Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota is more likely to get a long term contract (37:17), and which ESPN employee would make the best Bachelor/Bachelorette (52:07).
Predicting the story of the season for all 32 NFL teams
Can the Packers' new coach vibe with Aaron Rodgers? Will the Browns live the dream? These are two of NFL Nation's stories to watch in 2019.
Court rules against Bucs for BP spill damages
The Buccaneers are not entitled to damages from BP for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, a federal appeals court ruled Friday.
Source: Suh to get $9.25 million deal from Bucs
The Buccaneers reached a one-year, $9.25 million agreement with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Devin White | ILB | LSU |
| 2(7) | Sean Bunting | CB | Central Michigan |
| 3(30) | Jamel Dean | CB | Auburn |
| 3(35) | Mike Edwards | S | Kentucky |
| 4(5) | Anthony Nelson | DE | Iowa |
| 5(7) | Matt Gay | PK | Utah |
| 6(35) | Scott Miller | WR | Bowling Green |
| 7(1) | Terry Beckner Jr. | DT | Missouri |
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2018 NFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 504 | 353 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 414 | 423 |
| Carolina | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 376 | 382 |
| Tampa Bay | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 396 | 464 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards320.31st
Rushing Yards95.229th
Points For24.812th
Points Against29.031st