Bucs simulate long halftime break during Wednesday’s practice

The Buccaneers practiced outside on their grass field for 2 1/2 hours Wednesday, according to a pool report. That included a 26-minute break in the team’s indoor practice facility to simulate an extended Super Bowl halftime. ​”We wanted to go over the exact timing of the pregame, how long we’re out on the field just [more]

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Saquon Barkley: Contract least of my worries right now

Giants running back Saquon Barkley missed almost all of the 2020 season after tearing his ACL in Week 2 and getting back into form for 2021 remains his top priority. Barkley is eligible for a contract extension for the first time this offseason and Giants co-owner John Mara said last month that the team expects [more]

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Ryan Fitzpatrick: Last two seasons re-lit my fire, I still want to play

Ryan Fitzpatrick was not available for the final week of the regular season after he tested positive for COVID-19 and that meant the Dolphins couldn’t call on him in relief of Tua Tagovailoa in the Week 17 loss to the Bills that kept Miami from making the playoffs. With the Dolphins out of action, Fitzpatrick [more]

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NFL won’t let Buccaneers fire their cannons after touchdowns on Sunday

When the Buccaneers score a touchdown at Raymond James Stadium, cannons fire at Tampa’s pirate ship-themed home field. But not at the Super Bowl. NFL officials told Jenna Laine of ESPN that they will not permit the cannons to be fired after Buccaneers touchdowns at Super Bowl LV. The reason is that the Super Bowl [more]

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