Tampa Bay defensive end Michael Bennett could emerge as a hot commodity on the open market later this week. Bennett flourished against the run and finished with a career-high nine sacks in 2012. Bennett said Monday he will give the Bucs a chance to match any contract he signs in free agency. ...more

A contingent of prominent NFL players will travel to the Middle East this summer to visit American troops as part of the 2013 NFL-USO tour. The group is headlined by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, Broncos linebacker Von Miller and Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. The NFL has partnered with the USO on overseas missions to support American troops for more than 45 years. ...more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Eric Wright has expected to be released for weeks. Wright's suspension in November for violating the NFL's performance-enhancement drug policy voided the guarantees in his contract and made him expendable. It could still be weeks, however, before Wright is released, according to the Tampa Bay Times. ...more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2013. Freeman is coming off an up-and-down season when he finished with career-highs in touchdowns and passing yards, but threw 17 interceptions. While discussions for an extension reportedly have been positive, little progress has been made. ...more

The Buccaneers have a coach for nearly every two players. Their 2013 staff numbers 24 coaches, including three strength and conditioning coaches, an assistant defensive coordinator and a pass rush specialist. ...more

Tampa Bay general manager Mark Dominik said on Friday that the Buccaneers will not use the franchise tag in 2013. ...more

Thanks, in large part, to Manti Te'o being hoaxed by a fake girlfriend, NFL teams are more closely monitoring players' social media use. ...more

Tampa Bay has the fifth-most cap space in the league and GM Mark Dominik says the team could be heavily involved in free agency again. Last year, the Bucs landed free agents Vincent Jackson, Carl Nicks and Eric Wright. ...more