February 1975: Team Name and Colors Selected
In February 1975, shortly after the franchise was awarded, the team name "Buccaneers" was selected, along with proposed team colors of green, orange, and white, reminiscent of José Gaspar and the Florida citrus industry.
1975: Construction of One Buccaneer Place
In 1975, the Buccaneers built their practice complex and offices, One Buccaneer Place, near Tampa International Airport.
February 1976: "Bucco Bruce" Nickname Coined
In February 1976, St. Petersburg Times sportswriter Hubert Mizell coined the nickname "Bucco Bruce" for the Buccaneers' logo in a column, which stuck despite its belittling connotation.
1976: Ray Scott as Play-by-Play Announcer
In 1976, Ray Scott, a former Green Bay Packers announcer, was the play-by-play man for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first two seasons.
1976: Drafting of Lee Roy Selmon
In 1976, the Buccaneers drafted Hall of Fame defensive end Lee Roy Selmon, their first-ever draft pick.
1976: Inception of Buccaneers logo/uniform era
In 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began using orange, red, and white uniforms with the "Bucco Bruce" logo, marking the start of their first distinct logo/uniform era.
1976: Bucco Bruce logo's initial version
In 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers debuted the original version of the "Bucco Bruce" logo, which was distinctive in color and design.
1976: Original Uniforms Debut
In 1976, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' original home uniforms featured orange jerseys with white numerals outlined in red, white trousers, and striped socks, also known as the "Creamsicle uniforms". However, the orange jerseys were only used for preseason games.
1976: First Meeting with Miami Dolphins
In Week 7 of the 1976 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their first meeting with the Miami Dolphins, with the Dolphins winning 23-20. This was the only meeting where both teams were members of the AFC.
1976: Mention of 1976 Steelers' Defense
The 2002 Buccaneers defense is compared to the 1976 Steelers' defense.
1976: NFL's Buccaneers Joined the League
The NFL's Buccaneers joined the league in 1976, leading to a later dispute with Beloit College over mascot usage.
1977: Ray Scott's Second Season
In 1977, Ray Scott continued as the play-by-play man for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his second season.
1977: Division Rivals
In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers became division rivals as members of the NFC Central division.
1977: Color Swap on Away Jerseys
In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reversed the colors on their white "away" jerseys, using red numerals with an orange outline for better visibility, and the striped socks were dropped.
1978: Dick Crippen and Jim Gallogly Call Games
In the first half of the 1978 season, Dick Crippen called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' games, with Jim Gallogly taking over for the second half.
1979: Mark Champion Becomes Radio Voice
From 1979, Mark Champion became the radio voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1979: League's Top Defense
In 1979, the Buccaneers led the league in total defense, points allowed, and first downs allowed, with Lee Roy Selmon named NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
1979: Conference Championship Meeting
In 1979, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams faced off in the Conference Championship, with the Rams winning.
1980: Pass Defense Adjustments
In 1980, the Buccaneers unit made pass defense adjustments after a down year.
1981: No. 1 in Touchdowns Allowed
In 1981, the Buccaneers defense returned to form, finishing No. 1 in Touchdowns allowed, giving up only 10 touchdowns all season.
1985: Tenth Season Patch
During the 1985 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wore a special patch marking their tenth season.
1985: Snow Bowl Game
In 1985, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers played in a notable Snow Bowl game.
1985: Mention of 1985 Bears' Defense
The 2002 Buccaneers defense is compared to the 1985 Bears' defense.
1986: Mention of 1986 Giants' Defense
The 2002 Buccaneers defense is compared to the 1986 Giants' defense.
1988: Mark Champion's Last Season
1988 was Mark Champion's last season as the radio voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1989: Gene Deckerhoff Named Play-by-Play Announcer
In 1989, Gene Deckerhoff became the play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a position he has held since.
1989: Champion Joins Detroit Lions
In 1989, Mark Champion became the radio voice of the Detroit Lions after leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1989: Buccaneers Wear White at Home
In 1989, the Buccaneers began wearing white at home to accommodate Vinny Testaverde's color blindness.
1989: White at Home
In 1989, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started wearing their white road jerseys at home to accommodate Vinny Testaverde's color blindness.
1990: Jesse Ventura as Radio Partner
In 1990, Jesse Ventura partnered with Gene Deckerhoff on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio broadcasts for one year.
1990: White at Home
In 1990, the Buccaneers continued to wear their white road jerseys at home games.
1990: Buccaneers Wear White at Home
In 1990, the Buccaneers continued wearing white at home to accommodate Vinny Testaverde's color blindness.
1991: White at Home
In 1991, the Buccaneers continued to wear their white road jerseys at home games.
1991: Buccaneers Wear White at Home
In 1991, the Buccaneers continued wearing white at home to accommodate Vinny Testaverde's color blindness.
1991: Tied Worst Record
In 2009, the Buccaneers finished with a 3-13 record, which was their worst record since 1991.
1991: Bucco Bruce Logo Last Used
The version of the Bucco Bruce logo that was refreshed in 1992 had its initial run from 1976 to 1991.
1992: Broadcast on FM Radio
In 1992, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began broadcasting on FM radio after signing with WRBQ-FM.
1992: Uniform Refresh and Orange Trousers Introduced
In 1992, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers refreshed their uniforms, featuring a crisper and larger version of the Bucco Bruce logo, introduced orange trousers with white jerseys, and wore white jerseys with orange pants for most regular-season home games.
1992: Bucco Bruce logo refreshed
In 1992, the original "Bucco Bruce" logo was refreshed with changes to the face design, dagger design, and use of white near the neck.
1993: "Mr. C" Patch Added
For the 1993 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers added a commemorative patch to the right sleeve of their uniforms, which read "Mr C" in cursive script, in recognition of owner Hugh Culverhouse.
1993: Drafting of Chidi Ahanotu and John Lynch
In 1993, the team drafted franchise cornerstones Chidi Ahanotu and John Lynch.
1994: Start of the Salary Cap Era
1994 marks the beginning of the salary cap era.
1994: NFL 75th Anniversary Patch and Throwback Uniforms
In 1994, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carried the league-wide NFL 75th anniversary patch and wore white jerseys with white pants on two occasions as part of the season's "throwback" theme.
1994: Move to WQYK-FM
In 1994, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved their radio broadcasts to WQYK-FM.
January 1995: New Uniforms Planned
In January 1995, shortly after Malcom Glazer purchased the franchise, ownership announced plans to introduce new team colors, logos, and uniforms.
1995: Orange Jerseys Proposal Vetoed
Before the 1995 season finale, coach Sam Wyche's proposal to have the Buccaneers wear orange pants with their orange jerseys was vetoed, notably by Pro Bowl linebacker Hardy Nickerson.
1995: Drafting of Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks
In 1995, the team drafted Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks to bolster the defense.
March 1996: Creamsicle Uniforms to Stay
In March 1996, it was announced that the Buccaneers' orange "Creamsicle" uniforms would remain for at least another year until stadium plans were resolved.
September 1996: New Stadium Funding Approved
In September 1996, a ballot measure to fund the construction of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passed, guaranteeing the franchise would stay in Tampa and revitalizing plans for a new uniform design.
1996: Defensive Ranking
During the 2006 season, the Buccaneers defense ranked 17th overall, marking the first time since 1996 that the defense was not ranked in the top ten.
1996: Hiring of Monte Kiffin
In 1996, Monte Kiffin was hired as the Buccaneers' defensive coordinator.
1996: End of the Bucco Bruce era
In 1996, the Buccaneers concluded the era of orange, red, and white uniforms featuring the "Bucco Bruce" logo.
1996: Wear White at Home
In 1996, which was the last year of the original uniforms, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers generally wore white at home for the entire season, including preseason.
April 7, 1997: New Uniforms Unveiled
On April 7, 1997, the Buccaneers staged a ceremony at The Pier where Bucco Bruce walked the plank of the pirate ship Bounty but was pardoned by Governor Lawton Chiles, unveiling the new red and pewter uniforms.
1997: Start of Dominant Defensive Run
From 1997, the Buccaneers defense began a dominant run, consistently ranking among the league's best.
1997: New Skull and Swords Logo
In 1997, the Buccaneers introduced a new "skull and swords" logo, marking a departure from the "Bucco Bruce" era.
1997: Transition to Red and Pewter Uniforms
In 1997, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers transitioned to red and pewter uniforms with a "skull and swords" logo, initiating a new era for the team's visual identity.
1997: Switching between red and white jerseys at home
Since the 1997 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have typically worn their red jerseys for home games during the second half of the season, and for most nighttime home games.
1997: Uniform change prompts lawsuit
The Buccaneers' 1997 uniform change prompted a 2003 lawsuit by the Raiders, who claimed trademark infringement.
1998: Death of David Logan
After the 1998 season, David Logan, a former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and radio commentator, died.
1998: Move to Raymond James Stadium
In 1998, the Buccaneers moved from Tampa Stadium to Raymond James Stadium.
1998: Playoff Game
In 1998, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers played a playoff game.
1999: Scot Brantley as Commentator
From 1999, Scot Brantley was the commentator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
1999: Historical Struggle in Cold Weather Games
Up until 1999, the Buccaneers had never won a game with a temperature under 40 degrees, highlighting their historical struggle in cold weather games.
2000: Playoff Appearance
In 2000, the Buccaneers made the playoffs but were unable to advance due to a loss on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles.
2000: Conference Championship Meeting
In 2000, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams met again in the Conference Championship, with the Rams winning.
2000: Postseason Meetings
Starting in 2000, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philadelphia Eagles met in the postseason four times.
2000: Mention of 2000 Ravens' Defense
The 2002 Buccaneers defense is compared to the 2000 Ravens' defense.
2001: Champion Joins Detroit Pistons
In 2001, Mark Champion became the radio voice of the Detroit Pistons, while still working for the Detroit Lions.
2001: Brady's Patriots Era Begins
In 2001, Tom Brady began his tenure as the offensive engine of the New England Patriots.
2001: Dungy Fired and Coaching Search Begins
In 2001, Tony Dungy was fired by the Buccaneers after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Buccaneers then initiated a search for a new head coach, considering candidates like Steve Spurrier, Bill Parcells, and Marvin Lewis. However, the Glazer brothers overruled the general manager's choice and began to focus on acquiring Jon Gruden.
2001: Playoff Appearance
In 2001, the Buccaneers made the playoffs, but lost their post-season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, adding to their road game losing streak.
February 20, 2002: Jon Gruden Hired as Head Coach
On February 20, 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Jon Gruden as their head coach after acquiring him from the Oakland Raiders for four draft picks and $8 million in cash.
2002: Training Camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports
From 2002, the Buccaneers held training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.
2002: End of WTOG Broadcast
In 2002, WTOG channel 44 ended its many years of broadcasting Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason games.
2002: Super Bowl XXXVII Victory
In 2002, led by Derrick Brooks, who was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, the Buccaneers won Super Bowl XXXVII against the Oakland Raiders with a score of 48-21 after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game.
2002: Buccaneers' Dominant Defense
In 2002, the Buccaneers defense was one of the greatest in NFL history, leading the league in multiple categories and earning Derrick Brooks AP Defensive Player of the Year.
2002: End of Division Rivalry
In 2002, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers' time as division rivals ended after being in the NFC Central division since 1977.
2002: Longest Winning Streak Since 2002
In 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rattled off five straight victories, their longest winning streak since 2002.
2002: Super Bowl XXXVII: Dominant Defensive Performance
In Super Bowl XXXVII in 2002, the Buccaneers' defense delivered an impressive performance, outscoring the Raiders' offense and setting Super Bowl records for interceptions and interceptions returned for touchdowns.
2002: League Leading Defense
In the 2002 championship season, the Buccaneers defense led the league in total defense.
2003: Draft Pick Compensation for Gruden
As part of the compensation for acquiring Jon Gruden, in 2003, the Buccaneers traded their first-round draft pick to the Oakland Raiders.
2003: Keyshawn Johnson Deactivated and Traded
During the 2003 season, Keyshawn Johnson was deactivated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after arguments with coaches and players. He was later traded to the Dallas Cowboys for Joey Galloway.
2003: Raiders File Lawsuit over Uniforms
In 2003, the Raiders filed a lawsuit against the NFL and the Buccaneers, alleging that the Buccaneers' 1997 uniform change infringed on key trademark elements of the Raiders' brand, including their pirate logo.
2004: Draft Pick Compensation for Gruden
As part of the compensation for acquiring Jon Gruden, in 2004, the Buccaneers traded their second-round draft pick to the Oakland Raiders.
2004: Release of Key Players and Disappointing Season Start
In 2004, Bruce Allen was hired as general manager, leading to the release of John Lynch and Warren Sapp. The Buccaneers had a poor start to the 2004 season, beginning with a 1-5 record, and finished the season with a 5-11 record.
2004: Champion Leaves Detroit Lions
In 2004, Mark Champion left his role as the radio voice of the Detroit Lions, but continued to work for the Detroit Pistons.
2004: Move to WFUS
In 2004, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved their radio broadcasts to WFUS.
2005: End of Brantley's Commentary
2005 was the last year that Scot Brantley was the commentator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2005: Brian Griese's Injury
Brian Griese was the starting quarterback for the team in 2005 until a knee injury sidelined him for the remainder of the year.
2005: Use of One Buccaneer Place Ends
By 2005, complaints about the unspectacular One Buccaneer Place facility increased, with players and coaches citing aircraft noise and decrepit conditions.
2005: 30th Season Patch
For the 2005 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' uniform featured a patch commemorating the club's 30th season.
2005: 30th Season and Draft of Cadillac Williams
In 2005, the Buccaneers celebrated their 30th season and drafted Carnell "Cadillac" Williams, who later won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. The Buccaneers won the NFC South Division with an 11-5 record but lost in the Wild Card round to Washington 17-10 after Edell Shepherd dropped the potential game-winning catch.
2005: Division Title and Playoff Loss
In 2005, the Buccaneers won the NFC South Division but lost in the Wild Card round.
August 2006: Unveiling of New Training Facility
In August 2006, the Buccaneers unveiled a state-of-the-art $30 million training facility near Raymond James Stadium.
2006: Money to spend in free agency
After the disappointing 2006 season, the Buccaneers had money to spend in free agency, which they used to bring in several new players.
2006: Chris Simms' Injury
Chris Simms was finally released, having not played in a game since his injury in 2006.
2006: Hardy Nickerson as Color Commentator
In 2006, former Buccaneer Hardy Nickerson served as color commentator for one season.
2006: Injury-Plagued Season
The 2006 season for the Buccaneers was plagued by injuries to key players such as Dan Buenning, Michael Clayton, Cadillac Williams, Simeon Rice, Brian Kelly, and Chris Simms.
February 23, 2007: Nickerson Signs with Bears
On February 23, 2007, Hardy Nickerson signed with the Chicago Bears as a linebackers coach, ending his role as color commentator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
April 28, 2007: Drafting Gaines Adams
On April 28, 2007, the Buccaneers drafted Clemson defensive end Gaines Adams with the 4th overall pick in the NFL draft.
September 2007: Statues of Buccaneers Moved to Lobby
In September 2007, statues of key players from the Buccaneers' 2002 championship season, including Mike Alstott, Ronde Barber, Derrick Brooks, Brad Johnson, John Lynch, Shelton Quarles, Simeon Rice, Warren Sapp, and head coach Jon Gruden, were moved to the lobby area for the "Moment of Victory" exhibit. The statues were modeled after images from Super Bowl XXXVII.
2007: Playoff Drought Ends
After a victory against the Lions, Tampa Bay clinched their first playoff berth since 2007 during the 2020 season.
2007: Charles Davis as Color Commentator
From 2007, Charles Davis served as color commentator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2007: Dave Moore Joins Broadcast Team
In the 2007 season, former Buccaneers tight end Dave Moore joined Gene Deckerhoff as an analyst for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers broadcast team.
2007: NFC South Title
In the 2007 season, the Buccaneers won the NFC South title with a 9-7 record.
January 6, 2008: Playoff Loss to Giants
On January 6, 2008, the Buccaneers lost to the New York Giants in the Wild Card round of the playoffs, with the final score being 24-14.
December 2008: Morris Named Head Coach
In December 2008, Raheem Morris was named the replacement for Monte Kiffin as defensive coordinator. Later, Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen were fired, and Morris was elevated to head coach with Mark Dominik as general manager.
2008: End of Training Camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports
2008 marked the last year that the Buccaneers held training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando.
2008: Gruden and Allen Re-Signed, Kiffin Announcement, and Season Collapse
During the 2008 offseason, the Buccaneers re-signed head coach Jon Gruden and general manager Bruce Allen through the 2011 season. On December 2, 2008, it was announced that defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin would be leaving the team after the season. The Buccaneers lost their final four games of the season and did not make the playoffs.
2008: Charles Davis as Color Commentator
In 2008, Charles Davis continued as color commentator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2008: End of Dominant Defensive Era
The Buccaneers defense finished a dominant run, with only one year outside the league's top ten from 1997-2008.
2009: Training Camp at New Facility Begins
In 2009, the Buccaneers began holding training camp at their new complex.
2009: Throwback Uniforms with Striped Socks
In 2009, the Buccaneers reintroduced striped socks as part of their throwback uniforms, a feature not seen since their first season in 1976.
2009: Throwback uniforms debut
In 2009, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' throwback uniforms featured a cleaned-up version of the 1976–1991 "Bucco Bruce" logo.
2009: Struggling Season and Freeman's Debut
The 2009 season began with an 0-7 start. Josh Freeman was elevated to starting quarterback after the bye week. The team finished with a 3-13 record.
2010: Television Blackouts
For the three-year period of 2010-2012, the Bucs led the NFL in local television blackouts with 19.
2010: Mention of 2010's Seattle Seahawks' Defense
The 2002 Buccaneers defense is compared to the 2010's Seattle Seahawks' defense.
2010: Turnaround Season, Missed Playoffs
The Buccaneers had a turnaround season in 2010, finishing with a 10-6 record, but narrowly missed the playoffs, losing the wild card tiebreaker to the Green Bay Packers.
2010: First 2-0 Start Since 2010
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started the 2018 season 2-0, which was their first 2-0 start since 2010.
2011: Collapse and Firing of Coaching Staff
After a promising start, the Buccaneers collapsed during the 2011 season, losing ten consecutive games and finishing with a 4-12 record. Raheem Morris and his staff were fired after the final game of the season.
2011: Contracts Extended for Gruden and Allen
During the 2008 offseason, the Bucs re-signed head coach Gruden and general manager Allen through the 2011 season.
2012: Improved Team, Increased Attendance
The Buccaneers finished the 2012 season with a 7-9 record. The improved team saw increased attendance and attention, with some television blackouts lifted. 6 games were blacked out in 2012.
December 30, 2013: Schiano and Dominik Fired
On December 30, 2013, head coach Greg Schiano and general manager Mark Dominik were fired after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished the season with a 4-12 record.
2013: Dave Wannstedt Hired as Special Teams Coach
In 2013, Dave Wannstedt was added as special teams coach for the Buccaneers.
2013: Team struggles and MRSA infections
In 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced numerous on and off-field issues, including MRSA infections among players like Lawrence Tynes, Carl Nicks, and Johnthan Banks. A rift between coach Schiano and Josh Freeman led to Freeman's benching and release. Despite a brief win streak, the team struggled, but avoided local blackouts due to ticket purchases.
January 1, 2014: Lovie Smith Hired as Head Coach
On January 1, 2014, Lovie Smith was hired as the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replacing Greg Schiano. Smith, who had previously coached the linebackers for the team from 1996 to 2001, aimed to restore the team's quality reminiscent of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
January 21, 2014: Jason Licht Hired as General Manager
On January 21, 2014, Jason Licht was hired as the new general manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replacing Mark Dominik. Licht's philosophy focused on building through the draft and supplementing the roster through free agency.
January 23, 2014: Jason Licht Introduced as General Manager
On January 23, 2014, Jason Licht was officially introduced as the new general manager at One Buc Place, where he spoke about his philosophy of building the team through the draft and supplementing the roster with free agency.
December 2014: Report of Using Homeless People to Sell Beer
In December 2014, a report surfaced alleging that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers used homeless individuals to sell beer at games without providing them with payment.
2014: Individual Performances in a Losing Season
Despite the team's struggles, in 2014 Mike Evans had over 1,000 receiving yards, becoming the youngest NFL player to record more than 200 receiving yards in a single game. Vincent Jackson also surpassed 1,000 yards, marking the first time Tampa Bay had two 1,000-yard receivers in the same season. Johnthan Banks led the team with 4 interceptions and Danny Lansanah made 81 tackles in the Tampa 2 system.
2014: "MG" Patch Worn
In 2014, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wore a circular patch with the initials "MG" to commemorate the death of owner Malcolm Glazer.
February 11, 2015: Josh McCown Released
On February 11, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released quarterback Josh McCown to save $5.25 million in cap space.
2015: 40th Season Patch
For the 2015 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' uniform featured a patch commemorating the club's 40th season.
2015: Lawsuit Filed
In 2015, Lawrence Tynes filed a lawsuit against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers regarding the MRSA infections that several players contracted in 2013.
2015: Smith's Second Season Record
In the 2015 season, the Buccaneers, coached by Lovie Smith, posted a 6–10 record.
January 6, 2016: Lovie Smith Fired
On January 6, 2016, Lovie Smith was fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after coaching the team for two seasons and achieving a record of 8–24.
January 15, 2016: Dirk Koetter Hired as Head Coach
On January 15, 2016, Dirk Koetter was promoted from offensive coordinator to become the new head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
March 9, 2017: Buccaneers Sign Free Agents
On March 9, 2017, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed several free agents, including wide receiver DeSean Jackson, defensive tackle Chris Baker, safety J. J. Wilcox, kicker Nick Folk, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
2017: Lynch Becomes General Manager
In 2017, John Lynch, the color commentator for WFLA, became the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.
2017: Raymond James Stadium Named Super Bowl LV Host
In 2017, Raymond James Stadium was chosen to host Super Bowl LV because SoFi Stadium's construction was delayed, making it ineligible under league rules.
2017: Move to WXTB
In 2017, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved their radio broadcasts to WXTB.
2017: MRSA Lawsuit Settled
In 2017, the lawsuit filed by Lawrence Tynes regarding the MRSA infections contracted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in 2013 was settled.
2018: Bruce Arians' Broadcasting Role
Following his retirement from coaching, Bruce Arians spent the 2018 season in the broadcast booth.
2018: Patrick Mahomes Named NFL MVP
In 2018, Patrick Mahomes was named NFL MVP. His team would later face the Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.
2018: Fitzpatrick's Record and Koetter's Firing
In 2018, Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first player in NFL history to throw for 400+ yards in three consecutive games. However, the Buccaneers finished 5-11, and Dirk Koetter was fired after a second consecutive last-place season.
2018: AdventHealth Training Facility Naming
In 2018, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' training facility, previously known as "One Buc Place", was renamed AdventHealth Training Facility as part of a ten-year naming rights agreement with AdventHealth.
January 8, 2019: Bruce Arians Named Head Coach
On January 8, 2019, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers named Bruce Arians as their new head coach. To acquire Arians, who was still under contract with the Arizona Cardinals through the end of the 2019 season, Tampa Bay gave the Cardinals a sixth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft.
2019: Winston's Record-Breaking and Interception-Prone Season
In 2019, Jameis Winston set franchise records with 5,109 passing yards and 33 touchdown passes, becoming the eighth quarterback in NFL history to eclipse 5,000 yards in a single season. However, he also led the league with 30 interceptions.
2019: Brady's Patriots Era Ends
In 2019, Tom Brady's time with the New England Patriots came to an end after 20 seasons.
2019: Defensive Acquisitions and Implementation of 3-4 Scheme
In 2019, the Buccaneers, under defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, acquired Devin White, Shaquil Barrett, and Ndamukong Suh and implemented the 3–4 defensive scheme, finishing No. 1 in run defense.
September 6, 2020: Leonard Fournette Signed
On September 6, 2020, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed running back Leonard Fournette, after he had been waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
October 27, 2020: Antonio Brown Signs with Buccaneers
On October 27, 2020, wide receiver Antonio Brown signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Tom Brady. Brown would finish the regular season with 45 receptions.
2020: Winston Signs With Saints
After not being re-signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jameis Winston was picked up by the Saints during the 2020 offseason.
2020: Brady's Passing Touchdown Record and Evans' Receiving Record
During the 2020 season, Tom Brady set the Buccaneers record for passing touchdowns with 40. Mike Evans also set the NFL record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career with 7 straight.
2020: Gronkowski Comes Out of Retirement, Traded to Buccaneers
In 2020, Rob Gronkowski announced he was coming out of retirement and was traded by the New England Patriots to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gronkowski had 45 receptions during the regular season.
2020: Defense Leads Turnaround
In 2020, the Buccaneers' defense improved significantly, becoming a key factor in the team's turnaround, finishing with the top-ranked run defense, and played a major role in the Super Bowl victory.
2020: Defense Instrumental in Playoff Run
In 2020, the Buccaneers' defense was instrumental in their playoff run, contributing to their second Super Bowl title.
2020: Super Bowl Championship Season
The Buccaneers had a Super Bowl Championship Season in 2020.
2021: Buccaneers Season Ends in Divisional Round
After the 2021 regular season, the Buccaneers, with a 13-4 record, lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, ending their title defense.
2021: NFC Championship Game
In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers played in the NFC Championship Game.
2021: NFC Wild Card Game Win
In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card game.
2021: Super Bowl LV Win
In 2021, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won Super Bowl LV in their home stadium, becoming the first team in league history to win a Super Bowl in their home stadium.
2021: Buccaneers Re-Sign All 22 Super Bowl Starters
In the 2021 offseason, the Buccaneers re-signed all 22 of their starters from the 2020 Super Bowl championship season, a rare feat in the salary cap era.
February 1, 2022: Tom Brady Announces Retirement
On February 1, 2022, Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL, only to reverse the decision forty days later.
2022: NFC Divisional Round Meeting
In 2022, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Rams faced off in the NFC Divisional round, with the Rams winning.
February 1, 2023: Tom Brady Announces Retirement "For Good"
On February 1, 2023, Tom Brady announced his retirement from the NFL, this time "for good."
2023: Series Lead
As of the 2023 season, the Green Bay Packers lead the series against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-24-1.
2023: Regular Season Series Lead
As of the 2023 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead the all-time regular-season series against the Miami Dolphins 7-5.
2023: NFC Wild Card Game Win
In 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card game.
2023: Buccaneers Hire Dave Canales and Sign Baker Mayfield
In 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Dave Canales as offensive coordinator and signed Baker Mayfield as quarterback. They won the NFC South but lost in the Divisional Round.
2024: All-Time Series Lead
As of the 2024 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead the all-time series against the Philadelphia Eagles 13-11.
2024: Mayfield Extension, Coen Hire, Playoff Upset
During the 2024 offseason, Baker Mayfield signed an extension, Liam Coen was hired as offensive coordinator, the Buccaneers won the NFC South and reached the playoffs. In the playoffs they were upset by the Washington Commanders.
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