The reigning Super Bowl champions began their title defense Sunday in emphatic fashion. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers scored the game's first 31 points en route to a 31-15 victory over the Eagles to advance to the NFC Divisional Round.

Veteran wideout Antonio Brown cleared waivers on Friday, officially making it possible for him to sign with a team of his choosing in the months ahead after being released by the Buccaneers.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have released wide receiver Antonio Brown, less than 24 hours after he posted a lengthy statement stating he intends to undergo surgery to repair his injured ankle and that the Bucs have engaged in an "ongoing cover-up" surrounding the events of last week's game.

How will Antonio Brown's meltdown affect the Bucs moving forward? Can the Cowboys' offense get back on track? Jeffri Chadiha examines those stories and more in his First Read ahead of Week 18 of the 2021 NFL season.

Antonio Brown's dramatic exit from the Buccaneers seemingly came out of nowhere. At least, it did to Bruce Arians. After largely avoiding discussing the matter immediately after Tampa Bay's win over the New York Jets on Sunday, Arians provided a little more insight Monday.

With Tampa Bay's offense in the midst of a third-quarter drive, Antonio Brown pulled off his helmet, jersey and pads, waved to the fans at MetLife Stadium and ran into the tunnel. Following the game, head coach Bruce Arians said Brown is "no longer a Buc."

Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown returned to action Sunday for the first time since suffering an ankle injury in Week 7 and serving a three-game suspension for violating the joint NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols. Following a big performance versus the Panthers, he did not seem to be interested in discussing the events that led to his prolonged absence.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without another star receiver Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season.

Buccaneers receiver Chris Godwin suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 9-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints, coach Bruce Arians told reporters. The wideout is done for the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, whose future has been up in the air since his three-game suspension for violating the joint NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols, is expected to rejoin the team on Monday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Michael F. Florio breaks down which players you should target on the waiver wire ahead of Week 14 of the 2021 NFL Fantasy Football season.

Antonio Brown's three-game suspension for violations of the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols has led to questions regarding the Buccaneers wideout's future in the league.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has made no decisions on the futures of wide receiver Antonio Brown and safety Mike Edwards and has no plans to address the players' situations further until they return from their three-game suspensions.

Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards and free-agent WR John Franklin have been suspended three games for violating NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols.

Denver is in the thick of the playoff race and getting a valuable reinforcement ahead of an important meeting with a division rival. The Broncos activated tackle Garett Bolles from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians reiterated that the "arrow's trending up" for TE Rob Gronkowski as well as S Sean Murphy-Bunting for Monday Night Football vs. the Giants. WR Antonio Brown will be ruled out.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Thursday that the team received COVID-19 vaccination cards from all of their players. In a statement, the Bucs said every card received had been reviewed by team personnel and "no irregularities were observed."

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 10 of the 2021 NFL season.

Consider the Buccaneers out of the Odell Beckham sweepstakes. Coach Bruce Arians quipped Wednesday that with Antonio Brown in the building, the Bucs wouldn't chase Beckham.

Arizona will have to lean on James Conner out of the backfield for at least the next three weeks. Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds suffered a high-ankle sprain and is likely to land on injured reserve.

Antonio Brown is out for Sunday's Bucs game, along with Rob Gronkowski, Lavonte David and Richard Sherman.

Are Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a serious hole after losing to the Bills? Jeffri Chadiha explores that and more in his First Read ahead of Week 6 of the 2021 NFL season.

Antonio Brown is back in action for the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay on Thursday announced it activated the veteran receiver from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Michael F. Florio breaks down the top fantasy football matchups for Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains events ultimately led to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers releasing wide receiver Antonio Brown.

NFL Network's David Carr, LaDainian Tomlinson discuss wide receiver Antonio Brown's future in the NFL.

NFL Network's David Carr, LaDainian Tomlinson name two potential wide receiver Antonio Brown landing spots.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero explains why it's unlikely wide receiver Antonio Brown will get signed by another team for playoffs.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took several days to finally release wide receiver Antonio Brown from the team.

Head coach Bruce Arians explains the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' side of wide receiver Antonio Brown's release.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that there are 'Several different ways' Tampa Bay Buccaneers can handle wide receiver Antonio Brown situation.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport explains what transpired on sideline with wide receiver Antonio Brown.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager breaks down situation between Tampa Bay Buccaneers-wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, quarterback Tom Brady react to wide receiver Antonio Brown leaving field mid-game vs. New York Jets in Week 17 of the 2021 NFL season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown walks off the sideline.

Watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's three most improbable completions from Week 16 of the 2021 NFL season, according to Next Gen Stats.

"GMFB" awards Week 16 game balls.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown completes an 11-yard catch before being accidentally tackled by one of the Buccaneers coaches.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown makes a sliding catch on a pass from quarterback Tom Brady on third down.

NFL Network's Sara Walsh shares Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown expected to play for first time since Week 6 for Bucs.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports wide receiver Antonio Brown's future with Bucs still legitimately up in the air.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports on the suspension of multiple members of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for misrepresenting vaccination status.

NFL suspends Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown, safety Mike Edwards, and free agent John Franklin III for misrepresenting vaccination status.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' best plays through the first 9 weeks of the 2021 season

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero lists which Tampa Bay Buccaneers players will miss Week 7.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports two Tampa Bay Buccaneers injuries "worth monitoring" for Week 7.

NFL Network's Cris Carter shares the five NFL WRs he thinks are bound for Canton.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady rolls out for 27-yard pinpoint throw on third down.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has all day to throw on 23-yard touchdown to wide receiver Antonio Brown.