The Latest Breaking News from Todd Bowles

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The latest conspiracy theory about Tom Brady’s absence from the Bucs going viral on social media is that he is taping an episode for “The Masked Singer.”

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has been absent from Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice citing 'personal reasons' as he missed the team's opening preseason clash against the Miami Dolphins

TAMPA, Fla. — Before ending his retirement and returning to the Bucs, Tom Brady knew he had to make better use of his timeouts.

It is no surprise that the Cleveland Browns, who paid Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed despite rampant sexual assault allegations, started him at quarterback in Friday night’s preseason-opening 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars — while Watson’s six-game suspension remains under appeal.

TAMPA, Fla. — Practice ended and most players left the field Thursday afternoon when Kyle Trask picked up a football and began throwing some corner routes to receiver Kaylon Geiger, a rookie from Texas Tech.

The Tampa Bay quarterback will miss training camp through August 20 for personal reasons.

TAMPA, Fla. — Something besides playing quarterback has become more important to Tom Brady.

The Tampa Bay general manager has no qualms with the quarterback missing time during training camp.

Coach Todd Bowles said the 45-year-old quarterback’s break from practice was arranged before camp began, adding that Brady won’t return until after the Bucs’ preseason game at Tennessee on Aug. 20.