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The only Chiefs player who scored in Super Bowl LV ruled out for Sunday vs. Bucs

The Kansas City Chiefs will be without kicker Harrison Butker on Sunday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Kansas City Chiefs never found the end zone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, and the only member of their team to find the scoreboard that night won’t be on the field for Sunday’s rematch.

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been ruled out for Sunday night’s Week 4 matchup against the Bucs, due to an ankle injury.

Butker made three field goals in Tampa Bay’s 31-9 victory in Super Bowl LV, as the Bucs’ dominant defense set the tone against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ dynamic offense.

When these two teams meet again Sunday night, they’ll have to get their points from someone else this time around.

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Texans claim former Bucs WR Tyler Johnson off waivers

The Houston Texans have claimed wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Houston Texans have claimed wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Johnson was the most surprising cut the Bucs made as they whittled down their roster from 80 players to 53 prior to Tuesday’s deadline.

A fifth-round pick out of Minnesota in the 2020 NFL draft, Johnson has shown flashes of potential throughout his two seasons in Tampa Bay, but also struggled with drops and consistency.

The Bucs moved on from Johnson despite the fact that he led the team in receiving during the 2022 preseason. He’ll now get a fresh start in Houston with former Bucs head coach Lovie Smith.

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What’s the NFL waiver wire order heading into the 2022 season?

Check out the full waiver order for all 32 teams heading into the 2022 NFL season

We’re just days away from kicking off the 2022 NFL regular season, which means all 32 teams are finalizing their initial 53-man rosters.

Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET was the deadline for teams to trim down their rosters from 80 players to 53, with most of them having to pass through the waiver process before becoming free agents.

Here’s a look at this year’s waiver order for every team:

Bills cut former Bucs TE O.J. Howard

The Buffalo Bills have released former Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round pick O.J. Howard

The Buffalo Bills have released former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard, per multiple reports.

Howard, the No. 19 overall pick by the Bucs in the 2017 NFL draft, signed a one-year deal with the Bills in free agency, most of which was guaranteed.

Even with his release, the Bucs are still expected to receive a seventh-round compensatory pick in the 2023 NFL draft for losing him in free agency this offseason.

Despite the loss of Rob Gronkowski to retirement, the Bucs are unlikely to pursue a reunion with Howard, having signed veteran Kyle Rudolph and drafted a pair of promising rookies in Cade Otton and Ko Kieft.

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Deshaun Watson’s suspension extended to 11 games, will miss Week 12 vs. Bucs

The Cleveland Browns quarterback will now miss the Week 12 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to a settlement in the case of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, and he’ll now serve an 11-game suspension this season.

Watson has also been fined $5 million, and will receive counseling as part of the settlement.

The extended suspension means that Watson will now miss the Browns’ Week 12 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Watson’s punishment, which was originally a six-game suspension, is the result of an investigation into numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Tom Brady won’t face discipline in Dolphins’ tampering case

The Miami Dolphins are paying a heavy price for tampering with Tom Brady, but the GOAT won’t be facing any penalties

The Miami Dolphins tried unsuccessfully to lure Tom Brady away multiple times in recent years, while he was under contract with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

For their trouble, the Dolphins were hit with heavy penalties from the NFL on Tuesday morning, including the loss of their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and their third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Brady will not face any discipline for his role in the communications that took place between his camp and the Dolphins, per multiple reports.

So, while the Dolphins continue to deal with the fallout over this situation, Brady will continue preparing for the upcoming season with the Bucs, which will include a visit from the Dolphins next week for joint practices.

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Dolphins pay steep price for failed attempt at luring Tom Brady, Sean Payton

The Miami Dolphins were hit with stiff penalties by the NFL for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton

The NFL brought the hammer down on the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday morning, leveling steep penalties after the league found evidence the team tampered with Tom Brady and Sean Payton.

Among the penalties will be the Dolphins losing their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and their third-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, as well as other fines and suspensions for team officials.

Here are all the details:

Dolphins lose multiple draft picks for tampering with Tom Brady, Sean Payton

The Miami Dolphins are paying a hefty price for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton

The Miami Dolphins have lost multiple draft picks as a result of the NFL’s investigation into allegations of tampering.

Miami is forfeiting their first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, and their third-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft, after the league found impermissible communications between the Dolphins and both Tom Brady and Sean Payton.

The investigation claims that the Dolphins had contact with Brady during multiple periods, including when he was under contract with the New England Patriots, as well as more recently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Those findings indicate that discussions involved Brady as a potential part-owner of the Dolphins, as well as the possibility of him also playing for the team.

Payton retired as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, and remains out of the NFL for the time being.

After leading the Bucs to a Super Bowl win and back-to-back playoff appearances, Brady is back in Tampa Bay for a third season in 2023 after a brief retirement earlier this offseason.

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Cowboys WR Michael Gallup won’t play in season opener vs. Bucs

The Dallas Cowboys won’t have wide receiver Michael Gallup back from his knee injury for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When the Dallas Cowboys host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to kick off the 2022 NFL regular season, they’ll do so without one of their top offensive weapons.

Wide receiver Michael Gallup, who is coming off a season-ending knee injury, told the media Thursday that playing in Week 1 is “not a reasonable possibility,” per USA TODAY Sports’ Jori Epstein.

Gallup is expected to have an expanded role in the Cowboys’ offense following the departure of Amari Cooper, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be ready to face the Bucs to open up the season.

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LOOK: Best photos from Ryan Fitzpatrick’s tenure with the Bucs

Now that Ryan Fitzpatrick is hanging up his cleats, check out some of the best photos from his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After a 17-year career with nine different NFL teams, veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is hanging up his cleats.

Though he only spent two of those seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his tenure was among the most memorable of his career, with plenty of iconic moments that will be etched in the memory of Bucs fans forever.

Here are some of the best images from Fitzpatrick’s time in Tampa Bay: