Tony Adame

Expertise:
NFL, Football
Education:
Southern Oregon University
Location:
Pensacola Beach, Florida

Experience

Tony Adame covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders , Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Philadelphia Eagles.

A veteran sports writer and editor since 2004, Tony's work has been featured at Stadium Talk, NW Florida Daily News, Pensacola News Journal, The Wichita Eagle (KS), Garden City Telegram (KS) and Ukiah Daily Journal (CA).

He has been a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) since 2013.

Tony's debut non-fiction book, "Chase the Devil: Murder and Obsession on Florida's Gulf Coast" was released by Bloomsbury in May 2025.

Education

Tony Adame earned a bachelor's degree in English from Southern Oregon University.

Latest Articles From Tony Adame

Commanders Projected to Draft All-American CB in 2025

Commanders Projected to Draft All-American CB in 2025

Bucs Could Solve Secondary Woes With Former $70M NFL All-Pro

Bucs Could Solve Secondary Woes With Former $70M NFL All-Pro

Broncos’ $35 Million Backup QB Listed as Likely Trade Bait

Broncos’ $35 Million Backup QB Listed as Likely Trade Bait

Broncos Rookie QB Among ‘Worst’ Week 1 NFL Performances

Broncos Rookie QB Among ‘Worst’ Week 1 NFL Performances

Buccaneers’ Secondary Facing Dire Scenario After Week 1

Buccaneers’ Secondary Facing Dire Scenario After Week 1

Pair of Buccaneers Rookies Grab Spotlight After Week 1

Pair of Buccaneers Rookies Grab Spotlight After Week 1

Broncos Likely Won’t Get Rematch With Former $245M QB

Broncos Likely Won’t Get Rematch With Former $245M QB

Former Commanders RB, NFL MVP Has Assets Seized Over $12M Debt

Former Commanders RB, NFL MVP Has Assets Seized Over $12M Debt

‘Disappointed’ Commanders Release One Kicker, Sign Another

‘Disappointed’ Commanders Release One Kicker, Sign Another

Buccaneers’ $81M NFL All-Pro Could Miss Month With Injury

Buccaneers’ $81M NFL All-Pro Could Miss Month With Injury

Broncos Should Bring Back Former Pro Bowl RB

Broncos Should Bring Back Former Pro Bowl RB

Bucs’ Embattled First-Round Pick Shines in Season Opener

Bucs’ Embattled First-Round Pick Shines in Season Opener

Commanders’ Rookie QB Can’t Keep Helmet on in Opener

Commanders’ Rookie QB Can’t Keep Helmet on in Opener

Broncos Defense Flirts With NFL History in Season Opener

Broncos Defense Flirts With NFL History in Season Opener

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Inactive for Broncos in Week 1

Former No. 2 Overall Pick Inactive for Broncos in Week 1

Buccaneers’ First-Round Pick Won’t Play in Season Opener

Buccaneers’ First-Round Pick Won’t Play in Season Opener

Commanders Promote Former Notre Dame QB to Active Roster

Commanders Promote Former Notre Dame QB to Active Roster

Commanders Part Ways With Super Bowl Champion WR

Commanders Part Ways With Super Bowl Champion WR

Terrible 2022 Draft Class Could Benefit Broncos in Future

Terrible 2022 Draft Class Could Benefit Broncos in Future

Commanders Could Trade for Former First-Round Pick From AFC East

Commanders Could Trade for Former First-Round Pick From AFC East

Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Could Help Buccaneers

Pro Bowl Edge Rusher Could Help Buccaneers

Commanders Sign 17-Game Starter to $74M Contract Extension

Commanders Sign 17-Game Starter to $74M Contract Extension

Broncos Select Rookie as Captain for First Time Since 1967

Broncos Select Rookie as Captain for First Time Since 1967

Broncos Predicted to Take Colorado Star at No. 1 Overall in 2025

Broncos Predicted to Take Colorado Star at No. 1 Overall in 2025

Commanders Sign 2-Time Pro Bowler to Practice Squad

Commanders Sign 2-Time Pro Bowler to Practice Squad

Commanders Could Boost Offense With 2-Time Super Bowl Champion

Commanders Could Boost Offense With 2-Time Super Bowl Champion

Broncos Could Boost Defense With 2-Time NFL All-Pro

Broncos Could Boost Defense With 2-Time NFL All-Pro

Former Super Bowl Champion QB Praises Broncos’ Rookie

Former Super Bowl Champion QB Praises Broncos’ Rookie

Commanders Should Sign Former $70.5M All-Pro CB

Commanders Should Sign Former $70.5M All-Pro CB

Buccaneers’ Running Game Named ‘Biggest Strength’ Before Opener

Buccaneers’ Running Game Named ‘Biggest Strength’ Before Opener