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New England Patriots

Patriots reportedly agree to terms with former Buccaneers guard Nick Leverett

The New England Patriots signed guard Nick Leverett as the new league year opened.

Leverett played for Super Bowl LV champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Patriots. [ more ]

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National Football League

Bucs, Whitehead reuniting on two-year contract

Jordan Whitehead returns to Tampa Bay with a two-year contract worth up to $10.5 million.

Whitehead is known for his performance as a safety, with notable interceptions and tackles throughout his career. [ more ]

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National Football League

Sources: Bucs to cut 2-time Pro Bowler Barrett

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are releasing outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett due to financial reasons.

Barrett was a key player in the Buccaneers' defense, contributing significantly to their championship-winning season in 2020. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Steelers OL Joe Haeg Retires

Former Pittsburgh Steelers OL Joe Haeg announces retirement after seven seasons in the NFL.

Haeg played for the Steelers in the 2021 season and appeared in 12 games, making two starts. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Steelers DT Tyson Alualu One Win Away From Super Bowl Appearance With Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs to advance to the NFC Championship Game

Former Steelers DL Tyson Alualu was active for the win and recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots free agency signing Nick Leverett strengthens interior O-line depth

The New England Patriots made minor signings on the NFL's new league year, including offensive lineman Nick Leverett from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Leverett, 27, started 10 games at left guard in his second year, impressively not allowing a sack while protecting Tom Brady. [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots reportedly agree to terms with former Buccaneers guard Nick Leverett

The New England Patriots signed guard Nick Leverett as the new league year opened.

Leverett played for Super Bowl LV champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Patriots. [ more ]

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National Football League

Bucs, Whitehead reuniting on two-year contract

Jordan Whitehead returns to Tampa Bay with a two-year contract worth up to $10.5 million.

Whitehead is known for his performance as a safety, with notable interceptions and tackles throughout his career. [ more ]

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National Football League

Sources: Bucs to cut 2-time Pro Bowler Barrett

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are releasing outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett due to financial reasons.

Barrett was a key player in the Buccaneers' defense, contributing significantly to their championship-winning season in 2020. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Steelers OL Joe Haeg Retires

Former Pittsburgh Steelers OL Joe Haeg announces retirement after seven seasons in the NFL.

Haeg played for the Steelers in the 2021 season and appeared in 12 games, making two starts. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Former Steelers DT Tyson Alualu One Win Away From Super Bowl Appearance With Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs to advance to the NFC Championship Game

Former Steelers DL Tyson Alualu was active for the win and recorded one tackle and one quarterback hit [ more ]

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New England Patriots

Patriots lose out on another potential free-agent QB target

Mayfield close to signing with Buccaneers

Mayfield revived career with Buccaneers [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Hired Arthur Smith Before He Interviewed With Tampa Bay, Several Other Teams

Pittsburgh quickly hired Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, intentionally preventing him from interviewing with other teams.

Smith cancelled plans to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams after agreeing to a three-year contract with the Steelers. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Report: Buccaneers Request Interview With Steelers OC Candidate Jerrod Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers are still searching for an offensive coordinator, with only two confirmed interviews so far.

Houston Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson has been a hot name in the hiring cycle, with multiple teams expressing interest in him. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers OC Candidate Zac Robinson Might Be The NFL's Most Sought-After Man

Several teams are interested in Los Angeles Rams' Pass Game Coordinator Zac Robinson for their offensive coordinator positions, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons are considered the frontrunner to hire Robinson, given his previous coaching relationship with Raheem Morris.

There is uncertainty surrounding the potential hiring of Houston Texans' OC Bobby Slowik for the head coach positions at the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team. [ more ]

The Athletic

Los Angeles Rams

Falcons hiring Rams' Morris as head coach

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to hire Raheem Morris as their head coach.

Morris previously served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as defensive coordinator and interim coach for the Falcons. [ more ]

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National Football League

Bucs' Bowles on no last timeout: 'game was over'

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles explained why his team didn't use its final timeout in their playoff loss to the Lions, saying it was because 'the game was over'.

Bowles believed that using the timeout would have been pointless as it would have left his team down by 11 points with only 12 seconds left in the game. [ more ]

Boston.com

New England Patriots

Patriots lose out on another potential free-agent QB target

Mayfield close to signing with Buccaneers

Mayfield revived career with Buccaneers [ more ]

Steelers Depot

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Hired Arthur Smith Before He Interviewed With Tampa Bay, Several Other Teams

Pittsburgh quickly hired Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, intentionally preventing him from interviewing with other teams.

Smith cancelled plans to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and other teams after agreeing to a three-year contract with the Steelers. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Report: Buccaneers Request Interview With Steelers OC Candidate Jerrod Johnson

Pittsburgh Steelers are still searching for an offensive coordinator, with only two confirmed interviews so far.

Houston Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson has been a hot name in the hiring cycle, with multiple teams expressing interest in him. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers OC Candidate Zac Robinson Might Be The NFL's Most Sought-After Man

Several teams are interested in Los Angeles Rams' Pass Game Coordinator Zac Robinson for their offensive coordinator positions, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons are considered the frontrunner to hire Robinson, given his previous coaching relationship with Raheem Morris.

There is uncertainty surrounding the potential hiring of Houston Texans' OC Bobby Slowik for the head coach positions at the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team. [ more ]

The Athletic

Los Angeles Rams

Falcons hiring Rams' Morris as head coach

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to hire Raheem Morris as their head coach.

Morris previously served as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as defensive coordinator and interim coach for the Falcons. [ more ]

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National Football League

Bucs' Bowles on no last timeout: 'game was over'

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles explained why his team didn't use its final timeout in their playoff loss to the Lions, saying it was because 'the game was over'.

Bowles believed that using the timeout would have been pointless as it would have left his team down by 11 points with only 12 seconds left in the game. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 13: Late Sunday NFL Open Thread

The NFL game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not highly anticipated.

The Cleveland Browns will face the Los Angeles Rams, and there is a question about Joe Flacco's performance. [ more ]

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Washington Redskins

The 5 O'Clock Club: Seven Washington Commanders players who are "on the bubble"

The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive
Looking back over the past few seasons at the initial 53-man rosters under Ron Rivera, I found that these are the numbers of guys he has generally started the season with, by position:
Below, I have listed one player from each of these position groups that I think is "on the bubble", along with a thumbnail sketch of the player.

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Washington Redskins

The 5 O'Clock Club: Using veteran free agency to improve the Commanders tight end depth chart

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New England Patriots

Patriots roster breakdown: Nick Folk's future is very much in doubt

With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the second phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.

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