TAMPA - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team brought hard-hitting action to downtown Tampa this weekend, hosting a national tournament at the Tampa Convention Center.

The event was part of the USA Wheelchair Football League — the first league of its kind for adults with physical disabilities looking to play America’s favorite sport.

Founded in 2020 with just four teams, the league has since grown to 13. Commissioner Karolyn Ly said this weekend’s tournament showcased that growth, with 10 teams traveling to Tampa to compete.

We started this league in 2020 with four teams. We’re now 13 teams strong. We have 10 of them here in Tampa this week, including our home team, Bucs," Ly said. "We are really excited about our NFL partnership and the growth of this league. We now hav

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