LAST WORD

“EVERYONE IS IN SURVIVAL MODE RIGHT NOW. GUYS MADE THE DECISION THAT WAS BEST FOR THEIR FAMILIES.”

Buccaneers spokesman Nelson Luis to USA TODAY Sports on Sunday. The team did not officially evacuate from Tampa after Irma’s track shifted toward the west coast of Florida but did charter four planes for any players, employees and their families who wanted to fly to Charlotte on Saturday. The Bucs also helped secure safe shelter space in the Tampa area for players or team employees who wanted to stay.