Buccaneers sign free agent safety Sean Jones to two-year contract
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:33:16 PDT)
TAMPA, Fla. - Free agent safety Sean Jones has agreed to a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Sean Jones agrees to deal with Buccaneers
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:46:20 PDT)
Free agent safety Sean Jones has agreed to a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Jones played for Philadelphia last season after spending the first five years of his career with the Cleveland Browns. He started nine games with the Eagles, finishing with 72 tackles, one sack and two interceptions.

Former coach Tony Dungy takes message of hope to inmates at South Carolina prison
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:59:42 PDT)
Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work.

Ex-coach Dungy speaks to inmates in South Carolina
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:09:14 PDT)
Tony Dungy stood before more than 1,700 prisoners Tuesday, sharing a smile and message of hope that has become his life's work. The former NFL championship coach said he recently visited an inmate in Florida that he had ministered to nearly 10 years ago. The prisoner thanked Dungy for changing his mental and spiritual outlook.

Buccaneers Team Report
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:39 PDT)

The Bucs finally made a move for a veteran receiver.

Tampa Bay acquired Eagles receiver Reggie Brown for a sixth round pick in 2011.

The 29-year-old Brown originally was a second-round pick in 2005 out of Georgia and very productive early in his career. But he slipped steadily on the Eagles' depth chart the past two seasons and was their fifth receiver. Brown was inactive for the first two games of the 2009 season, starting just one game when Jeremy Maclin was injured.

Brown caught only nine passes for 155 yards and no touchdowns last season. In 2008, Brown was plagued by injuries and lost his starting job to DeSean Jackson. Eventually, he fell behind Jason Avant and Kevin Curtis and was inactive for their NFC playoff game against the Cardinals.

Contrast the...

Bucs sign LB Jon Alston
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:03:31 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent linebacker Jon Alston. The club announced the deal Friday. Alston was a third-round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in 2006. He spent the past three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, appearing in 39 games with eight starts.

Bengals sign Antonio Bryant, killing the T.O. + Ochocinco dream
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:10:22 PST)
The Cincinnati Bengals did indeed sign a free agent receiver, but it wasn't the one that Chad Ochocinco...

Someone will gamble on Tebow at QB
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:29:00 PST)
Too much emphasis is placed on finding a great quarterback for teams to disregard Tim Tebow.

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:40:25 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Bengals working out WRs T.O, Bryant
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:04:43 PST)
The Cincinnati Bengals are working hard to bring in some new wide receivers. Monday the team was linked to trying...

Buccaneers acquire WR Reggie Brown from Eagles for 2011 sixth-round draft pick
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:44:00 PST)
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft.

Bucs acquire WR Brown from Eagles for draft pick
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:12:37 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft. The deal was announced by both teams Monday, the fourth day of free agency. The 29-year-old Brown has 177 career receptions and 17 touchdowns. Brown was selected third in the second round of the 2005 draft after playing four years at the University of Georgia.

Bears' aggression suggests a sense of urgency
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:20:00 PST)
Chicago's uncharacteristic foray into free agency is a sign the coaching staff and front office are desperate.

Bucs release punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson; cornerback Torrie Cox
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:50:00 PST)
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson and reserve cornerback Torrie Cox.

Buccaneers release Bidwell, 2 others
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:18:35 PST)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson and reserve cornerback Torrie Cox. The moves Thursday came hours before the start of the NFL's free agency period. Bidwell spent six seasons with the Bucs after joining them as an unrestricted free agent in 2004. Johnson appeared in 11 games last season, filling in for the injured Bidwell, who did not play after...

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:03:41 PST)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

Salary cap will be gone when NFL's free agency begins Friday
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:21:00 PST)
NEW YORK - The NFL has swallowed the poison pill.

Fewer lucrative deals expected in free agency
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:07:00 PST)
The dearth of quality unrestricted FAs means less money will be spent on rosters this offseason.

The Shutdown Corner mock draft, Part 1
(Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:19:02 PST)
With the Combine winding down, it's time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far.

Rolle Says He Isn't Ticked About the Bucs Questioning His Decision to Study at Oxford
(Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:17:56 PST)
Both Myron Rolle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris say there are no hard feelings after the team...

In speed-dating scene, team names are irrelevant
(Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:12:06 PST)
Every year at the Combine, reporters will ask players which NFL teams have talked to them.

OU's McCoy a better fit for Rams
(Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:39:00 PST)
While Ndamukong Suh has been tabbed the draft's top prospect, Gerald McCoy is more logical for St. Louis.

Bradford's weight could have him flying up the boards
(Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:15:37 PST)
As first reported by former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah of Move The Sticks, Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford...

Rolle's commitment called into question
(Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:41:00 PST)
After a year away from football, some wonder if Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle is dedicated enough to the NFL.