CHARLOTTE, NC- OCTOBER 27: Safety John Lynch #47 and Defensive end Greg Spires #94 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackle Running back Lamar Smith #26 of the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on October 27, 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buccaneers won 12-9. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC- OCTOBER 27: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on October 27, 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buccaneers won 12-9. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC- OCTOBER 27: Defensive tackle Anthony McFarland #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to sack Quarterback Randy Fasani #12 of the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on October 27, 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buccaneers won 12-9. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC- OCTOBER 27: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hits Quarterback Randy Fasani #12 of the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on October 27, 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buccaneers won 12-9. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 and Outside Linebacker Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the air against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL- NOVEMBER 17: Wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the air with the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on November 17, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 23-10. (photo by Rod Millington/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Brad Johnson #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 9-12 (OT). (Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 9-12 (OT). (Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: Cornerback Tim Wansley #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on November 9, 2003 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 24-27. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on November 9, 2003 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 24-27. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on November 9, 2003 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 24-27. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Brad Johnson #14 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers at Ericsson Stadium on November 9, 2003 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 24-27. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 28: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 28, 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 14-21. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 28:Offensive tackle Chidi Ahanotu #95 and Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers move in to tackle against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 28, 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 14-21. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Michael Clayton #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on December 26, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 20-37. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 6: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball in a game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on November 6, 2005 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 34-14. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 8: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 38-23. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA; SEPTEMBER 19, 2010; Defensive End Tim Crowder #96 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers creates a sack and fumble during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers won 20-7. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2011, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 48-16. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Wide Receiver Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2011, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 48-16. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 9: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 9, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-10. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers won 27-21 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Cornerback LeQuan Lewis #30 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers won 27-21 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Tackle Donald Penn #70 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers won 27-21 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 18: Tight End Dallas Clark #44 and Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 18, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers won 27-21 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Tackle Demar Dotson #69, Quarterback Mike Glennon #8 and Guard Davin Joseph #75 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 31-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 24: Running Back Mike James #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 24, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 31-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Wide Receiver Chris Owusu #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 7, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 20-14. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Running Back Bobby Rainey #43 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 7, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 20-14. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Josh McCown #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on September 7, 2014, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 20-14. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Kicker Kyle Brindza #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a field goal during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Kicker Kyle Brindza #2 and Punter Jacob Schum #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Safety Chris Conte #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 4: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 4, 2015, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 37-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Wide Receiver Adam Humphries #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Cornerback Brent Grimes #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenses a pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Wide Receiver Freddie Martino #16 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 22-19. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Defensive Tackle Gerald McCoy #93, Defensive Tackle Clinton McDonald #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Buccaneers lost 22-19. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 02, 2018 - Defensive End Vinny Curry #97 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers won 24-17. Photo By Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 02, 2018 - Defensive End Jason Pierre-Paul #90 celebrates after sacking QB Cam Newton #1 during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. The Buccaneers won 24-17. Photo By Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 - Outside Linebacker Shaquil Barrett #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 20-14. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 15, 2020 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 46-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26, 2021 - Defensive Lineman William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 32-6. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - January 09, 2022 - Safety Andrew Adams #26 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - January 09, 2022 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - January 09, 2022 - Safety Jordan Whitehead #33, Safety Andrew Adams #26, and Safety Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09, 2022 - Inside Linebacker K.J. Britt #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09, 2022 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the game between the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 41-17. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 1: Defensive Tackle Mark Wheeler #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 1995 in Clemson, South Carolina. The Buccaneers won 20-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 1: Defensive Tackle Mark Wheeler #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 1995 in Clemson, South Carolina. The Buccaneers won 20-13. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Defensive tackle Brad Culpepper #77 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tackles quarterback Steve Beuerlein #7 of the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Robert Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Quarterback Steve Beuelein #7 against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Robbie Rogers/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Trent Dilfer #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Cornerback Anthony Parker #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Punter Tommy Barnhardt #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Punter Tommy Barnhardt #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers punts against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 1998 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Wide Receiver Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Kicker Chase McLaughlin #4 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a field goal during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Running Back Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Running Back Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - December 01, 2024 - Outside Linebacker Yaya Diaby #0 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers. The Bucs won the game in overtime, 26-23. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers