The championship defense is back in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers battled through injuries during the regular season but got key defenders back for the postseason. Todd Bowles' unit showed it's still dominant in Sunday's 31-15 win over the Eagles.

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.

The latest NFL roster and injury news from Tuesday, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers activating pass rusher Shaq Barrett off the reserve/COVID-19 list.  

The NFL saw a record 106 players placed on reserve/COVID-19 lists Monday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported.

The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2022 Pro Bowl were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com.

Will Zach Wilson keep improving as the 2021 season continues? Can Chase Young rediscover his 2020 form? Gil Brandt highlights 10 NFL players he believes in after slow starts to the season.

Stopping today's high-octane offenses is a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Adam Schein projects the top nine NFL defenses in 2021. Who claims the No. 1 spot? Which stout units just missed the cut?

It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season.

Which teams boast the top pass-rushing tandems in the NFL? Do the Steelers have the successor to Ben Roethlisberger on their roster? Bucky Brooks explores those topics and more in this edition of the Scout's Notebook.

Who are the best undrafted players in the NFL right now? Shaun O'Hara, who went from undrafted rookie to three-time Pro Bowler during his career, reveals his ranking of the top 10 players that entered the league as free agents.

Will Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill take over for Drew Brees in New Orleans? How excited is Matt Ryan to throw to Kyle Pitts in Atlanta? Jelani Scott provides a training camp preview for the NFC South, with position battles and key players to watch across all four rosters.

Joining Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Football, Bucs pass rusher Shaq Barrett discussed what he and his teammates are focusing on ahead of the 2021 campaign.

Tampa Bay returns all 22 starters from its Super Bowl-winning season, but Marc Ross says a different team currently boasts the most complete group in the NFL. Check out the top five rosters entering the 2021 season.

What is the best possible team money could buy in 2021? NFL Media researcher Anthony Holzman-Escareno builds the ultimate 53-man roster while remaining under this year's $182.5 million salary cap.

Nick Shook ranks the top 10 disruptors of 2020 using Next Gen Stats. Aaron Donald makes the list, of course, but the reigning Defensive Player of the Year's ranking might surprise you.

The New England Patriots went on a spending spree in free agency this offseason, signing a plethora of new talent. However, the Pats aren't Jim Trotter's free agency winners. That honor belongs to two teams who've taken care of their own.

NFL free agency is off and running, with a flurry of activity to open up the new league year. So far, which teams have made the biggest moves -- and non-moves? Marc Sessler provides his unique analysis.

The Patriots and Buccaneers were both active on Day 1 of the NFL's legal tampering period but took very different approaches. Gregg Rosenthal identifies their paths along with the biggest takeaways from Monday's moves.

Shaquil Barrett is officially going back to Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers have worked out a four-year deal with the star pass rusher for up to $72 million with $36 million fully guaranteed, Ian Rapoport reports.

How much would Cam Newton lift Washington? Can any team make better use of Kenny Golladay than Philadelphia? Cynthia Frelund uses analytics to find ideal fits for key free agents.

With the NFL's salary cap dropping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, free agency feels more unpredictable than ever before. Not to fret! Gregg Rosenthal provides a big-picture guide explaining which teams could be spenders, which players might be traded and much, much more.

With the 2021 NFL free agency period upon us, here's a team-by-team breakdown of notable NFL free agents and players who have been released or signed/traded elsewhere.

Gregg Rosenthal has scoured the market to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2021. Who are the best players available in this year's class?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks reveals the one decision Russell Wilson must make at this stage of his career and prioritizes the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' long list of free agents. 

As we enter prime roster-reconstruction season across the NFL, Adam Schein identifies nine pending free agents who simply CANNOT be allowed to walk out the door.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett breaks down his one-handed interception vs. Jalen Hurts.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett makes an impressive interception on a pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaq Barrett out two games with 'very rare' MCL/ACL injury.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett gets a strip-sack and a recovery against Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul forces a sack-fumble on Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and Shaquil Barrett recovers the turnover.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields and defensive lineman Vita Vea recovers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaq Barrett empties Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett's throwing hand on strip-sack.

Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers best plays though the first four weeks of the 2021 season.

See the highest graded players from Week 4 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus.

Shaq attack! Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett jumps through right tackle's block to take down New England quarterback Mac Jones.

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks compare the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots rosters ahead of their matchup in Week 4.

Watch all of the highlights from the NFC South showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Watch all of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' best defensive plays from their 3-takeaway day against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2 of the 2021 NFL regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea's deflection leads to Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett's interception.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett chases down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for key 12-yard sack.

The "Good Morning Football" crew highlights pass rushing duos that could lead the lead in sacks in 2021.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett has been voted as the No. 88 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett joins NFL Network's Sara Walsh for an interview.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss re-signing with the Bucs in the offseason, shares the Bucs' biggest obstacle to another Super Bowl title and shares what's next on his football bucket list.

Which NFL records are in jeopardy with new 17-game season?

NFC South Roster Reset: NFL Network's James Palmer breaks down the biggest offseason changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The "Good Morning Football" crew debates whether Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney or Tampa Bay Buccaneers Shaquil Barrett or Jason Pierre-Paul are the more dominant pass rushing duo.

NFL Network's Marc Ross, Michael Silver share the best signings of 2021 NFL free agency.

University of Georgia EDGE Azeez Ojulari shares which NFL players he models his game after.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett reveals when he knew he'd stay with the Bucs long-term.