What happened: Jon Gruden said he and Johnson "got sideways" before Tampa Bay moved the receiver to Dallas. The Buccaneers received Joey Galloway in the deal.

Why it matters: The move ended Johnson's four-year run with Tampa Bay. Gruden said neither side fully enjoyed the relationship despite Johnson's talent.

By the numbers: Johnson was deactivated after 10 games in 2003; Tampa Bay went 3-3 without him and finished 7-9.

What to watch: Training-camp coverage will shift attention to the Buccaneers and Cowboys' 2026 rosters.

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