The Tampa Bay Buccaneers said Monday they will leave the area as Hurricane Milton continues its path toward the state in the Gulf of Mexico.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading to their opponent earlier than usual this week, as Hurricane Milton approaches. With the hurricane potentially impacting the area, the Bucs are proceeding with caution and leaving Tampa on Tuesday morning to head to New Orleans.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to evacuate Florida and head to New Orleans days earlier because of the threat of Hurricane Milton, reports say.