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

Buccaneers’ Pro Bowler Sitting Out OTAs Over Contract

Buccaneers’ Pro Bowler Sitting Out OTAs Over Contract

Buccaneers’ Defensive End Has Chance to Get ‘Career on Track’

Buccaneers’ Defensive End Has Chance to Get ‘Career on Track’

Bengals Wide Receiver Hasn’t Signed Franchise Tender: Report

Bengals Wide Receiver Hasn’t Signed Franchise Tender: Report

‘Under 25′ NFL List Singles Out Bengals’ Superstar Wide Receiver

‘Under 25′ NFL List Singles Out Bengals’ Superstar Wide Receiver

Commanders Predicted to Land Playmaker With ‘Athletic Gifts’

Commanders Predicted to Land Playmaker With ‘Athletic Gifts’

‘Over 30’ Rankings Put Commanders Linebacker Among NFL’s Elite

‘Over 30’ Rankings Put Commanders Linebacker Among NFL’s Elite

Buccaneers’ $52 Million WR Called ‘Very Good, Not Elite’ in Rankings

Buccaneers’ $52 Million WR Called ‘Very Good, Not Elite’ in Rankings

Bengals Could Trade Disgruntled WR to Chargers

Bengals Could Trade Disgruntled WR to Chargers

Former Commanders 1st-Round Pick Could Be ‘Breakout’ Star in 2024

Former Commanders 1st-Round Pick Could Be ‘Breakout’ Star in 2024

Peyton Manning Heaps Praise on Commanders’ New QB-WR Combo

Peyton Manning Heaps Praise on Commanders’ New QB-WR Combo

Buccaneers Could Have Dynamic Duo at Running Back

Buccaneers Could Have Dynamic Duo at Running Back

Cincy’s Burrow Cracks Forbes List With $100 Million Payday

Cincy’s Burrow Cracks Forbes List With $100 Million Payday

Buccaneers Cornerback Tabbed For Breakout Season in ’24

Buccaneers Cornerback Tabbed For Breakout Season in ’24

Rookie QB Showdown Featuring Commanders Given Top 10 Status

Rookie QB Showdown Featuring Commanders Given Top 10 Status

Buccaneers Schedule Features Pair of Playoff Rematches

Buccaneers Schedule Features Pair of Playoff Rematches

Commanders Have Big Question Mark on Offensive Line

Commanders Have Big Question Mark on Offensive Line

Former $32 Million Wide Receiver Named Good Fit for Bengals

Former $32 Million Wide Receiver Named Good Fit for Bengals

Son of Former Buccaneer, ‘Survivor’ Contestant Could Crack Roster as UDFA

Son of Former Buccaneer, ‘Survivor’ Contestant Could Crack Roster as UDFA

Bengals Face Two-Time Defending Super Bowl Champs in Week 2

Bengals Face Two-Time Defending Super Bowl Champs in Week 2

Politician Standing in Way of New RFK Stadium Moving Forward in D.C.

Politician Standing in Way of New RFK Stadium Moving Forward in D.C.

Commanders Rookie Will Have Surgery, No Timeline For Return

Commanders Rookie Will Have Surgery, No Timeline For Return

Disgruntled $81 Million Defensive End Returns to Bengals

Disgruntled $81 Million Defensive End Returns to Bengals

Bucs Make Antoine Winfield Jr. Highest-Paid DB in NFL History: Report

Bucs Make Antoine Winfield Jr. Highest-Paid DB in NFL History: Report

Buccaneers Could Add Former $118 Million QB as Backup Plan

Buccaneers Could Add Former $118 Million QB as Backup Plan

ESPN Gives Commanders Boost in NFL Power Rankings

ESPN Gives Commanders Boost in NFL Power Rankings

Commanders’ Daniels Strikes Unusual Deal to Secure No. 5 Jersey

Commanders’ Daniels Strikes Unusual Deal to Secure No. 5 Jersey

Commanders Rookie QB Has ‘It Factor’ In First Practice

Commanders Rookie QB Has ‘It Factor’ In First Practice

Buccaneers Rookie Wide Receiver Shines at Minicamp

Buccaneers Rookie Wide Receiver Shines at Minicamp

Former Bengals 1st-Round Pick Gets Shot With Titans: Report

Former Bengals 1st-Round Pick Gets Shot With Titans: Report

Proposed Trade Sends Bucs’ $60 Million Wide Receiver to AFC East

Proposed Trade Sends Bucs’ $60 Million Wide Receiver to AFC East