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These days, former Bucs guard Ali Marpet enjoys spending time with his wife, Meaghan, right, and their daughter Genevieve, 8 months old, shown last month in the living room of their home on Snell Isle in St. Petersburg.
Dr. Ali Marpet? A career in clinical psychology awaits former Bucs guard
After surprisingly retiring from the NFL at age 28, the 2021 Pro Bowler has transformed himself physically, professionally and personally.
Bucs tackle Tristan Wirfs to miss start of season after knee surgery
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, could be without the protection of left tackle Tristan Wirfs, left, for the first couple of games of the season.
The All-Pro will miss at least the first couple of games and could begin the season on the physically unable to perform list.
Now that he has a new contract, will Todd Bowles finally get his due?
Arms crossed, head high, gaze intent. This is the look of Todd Bowles on the sideline. This is the look of three consecutive division titles in Tampa Bay since Bowles became the Bucs head coach.
John Romano | The Bucs head coach doesn’t provide quips or tantrums, but he’s pretty good at collecting division titles.
Bucs extend contracts of coach Todd Bowles, general manager Jason Licht
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles celebrates with quarterback Baker Mayfield after a win over the Falcons in 2023 in Atlanta.
The team has won four consecutive NFC South titles and reached the playoffs five straight times, most in the NFC.

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  1. Dr. Ali Marpet? A career in clinical psychology awaits former Bucs guard
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    These days, former Bucs guard Ali Marpet enjoys spending time with his wife, Meaghan, right, and their daughter Genevieve, 8 months old, shown last month in the living room of their home on Snell Isle in St. Petersburg.
  2. Bucs tackle Tristan Wirfs to miss start of season after knee surgery
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    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, could be without the protection of left tackle Tristan Wirfs, left, for the first couple of games of the season.
  3. Now that he has a new contract, will Todd Bowles finally get his due?
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    Arms crossed, head high, gaze intent. This is the look of Todd Bowles on the sideline. This is the look of three consecutive division titles in Tampa Bay since Bowles became the Bucs head coach.
  5. Bucs extend contracts of coach Todd Bowles, general manager Jason Licht
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    Bucs head coach Todd Bowles celebrates with quarterback Baker Mayfield after a win over the Falcons in 2023 in Atlanta.
  6. Chris Godwin is making an addition to his uniform to honor his late father
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    “As a professional athlete, you are always recognized for the name on the front of your jersey, but I also play for the name that’s printed on the back,” Bucs wide receiver Chris Godwin posted on Instagram, explaining that he'll add "Jr." to honor his late father.
  7. Is this the Bucs’ best collection of receivers ever?
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    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield on rookie Emeka Egbuka: "Right now, I think we could plug and play him at any receiver spot. He understands the offense that well."
  8. Haason Reddick addresses why he skipped Bucs organized team activities
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    New Bucs outside linebacker Haason Reddick doesn't feel like he has any work to do on his reputation. "As long as I’m in a great place and a safe space and my mental is strong? That’s the only thing that I’m worried about.”
  9. Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield’s only fight is to win a Super Bowl
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    Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield has an embarrassment of riches at receiver, which includes rookie Emeka Egbuka, the first-round pick from Ohio State.
  10. All eyes on Haason Reddick, Chris Godwin to start Bucs minicamp
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    The Bucs expect new outside linebacker Haason Reddick, who did not participate in organized team activities, to be at mandatory minicamp this week.
  11. Bucs’ confidence in linebacker SirVocea Dennis is soaring
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    Bucs linebacker SirVocea Dennis celebrates after sacking Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels during last season's opener at Raymond James Stadium. Dennis played in only four games before suffering a shoulder injury.
  12. Bucs’ Jalen McMillan views Emeka Egbuka as a colleague, not competition
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    Jalen McMillan, pictured during a voluntary offseason workout last month at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, established himself as the Bucs' No. 3 receiver last season behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
  13. How the Bucs may be planning to shake up their secondary
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    Zyon McCollum stretches during warmups before a workout Tuesday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa. The Bucs' most reliable cover cornerback is in the final year of his rookie contract.
  14. How accepting is Bucs’ Rachaad White of taking a backup role?
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    Bucs running back Rachaad White takes second-team reps during organized team activities on Tuesday at the AdventHealth Training Center.
  15. Bucs’ National Coaching Academy impacts more lives in Year 2
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    Matt Walters, who coaches high school football in Pennsylvania, chats with Hall of Famer Tony Dungy during a session at the Bucs' National Coaching Academy.
  16. Maybe the Ring of Honor is jammed, but Bucs fans earned those memories
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    He had only one Pro Bowl and two 1,000-yard seasons, but James Wilder was a hero when the Bucs needed one in the early 1980s. Maybe it's time to put his name on Tampa Bay's Ring of Honor.
  17. Emotional Simeon Rice says his career was a tribute to his parents
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    Retired NFL defensive end Simeon Rice holds his 2-year-old son James during a Monday news conference where he was announced as the 16th inductee into the Bucs Ring of Honor.
  18. Antonio Brown detained after gunshots outside Adin Ross’ boxing event
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    Former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown was briefly detained by police early Saturday following an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
  19. Simeon Rice to become newest member of Bucs Ring of Honor
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    Simeon Rice plays air guitar along to the music during a 2004 game against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. He still is regarded as one of the Bucs’ best free-agent signings.
  20. 4 prime-time games for Bucs as 2025 NFL schedule is released
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    Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Bucs lost to the Falcons twice last season, including this 31-26 setback in October at Raymond James Stadium, They won't have to wait long to avenge those defeats, opening the season Sept. 7 at Atlanta.
  21. Undrafted Shilo Sanders is grateful to Bucs for his shot in the NFL
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    Bucs safety Shilo Sanders catches a pass during rookie minicamp Friday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa. He was signed by the team as an undrafted free agent following the three-day draft.
  22. Bucs rookie, mother lend their voices to domestic abuse victims
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    Bucs rookie Elijah Roberts, shown during a news conference Saturday at AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, will use the spotlight of the NFL to help expand the reach of his mother, Shanda's, nonprofit, Pain 2 Purpose.
  23. Bucs rookie Benjamin Morrison goes from forgotten to found
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    Bucs second-round draft pick Benjamin Morrison talks with media while attending rookie minicamp Friday at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa.
  24. Bucs desired top draft pick Emeka Egbuka and his perfect imperfections
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    Bucs first-round draft pick Emeka Egbuka speaks to the media during his introductory news conference Friday in Tampa. He says what separates him from other receivers is his preparation and work ethic.
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