Derrick Ward, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Buccaneers | Several players miss practice Thursday
Thu, 28 May 2009 18:18:05 -0700

PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Brian Griese, PK Matt Bryant, P Josh Bidwell, OT Donald Penn, DE Greg White, LB Barrett Ruud, LB Angelo Crowell, RB Derrick Ward, RB Cadillac Williams, WR Maurice Stovall, OG Arron Sears, CB Torrie Cox and OG Julius Wilson sat out the team's voluntary practice Thursday, May 28. Some players, including White, Williams, Stovall and Sears, were believed to be receiving treatment during practice. Ruu and Penn's absences are believed to be contract-related.

Buccaneers | Graham excited to play with Ward
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:50:32 -0700

Buccaneers.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham said he likes the idea of sharing the carries with RB Derrick Ward. "I love the idea. I love the idea, man. I went through a season two years ago where I was the only back and I got all the carries and never came off the field. That's tough. It's tough, man. Last year, playing some fullback…it's tough to make it in the league like that. I think it's changed somewhat. I don't think you can make it through the league like you could years ago. I'm definitely looking forward to it," Graham said.

Giants | Jacobs does not expect role to change
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:50:46 -0700

Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports New York Giants RB Brandon Jacobs said he does not expect his role with the team to change much this season after RB Derrick Ward signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did say he could receive around five more carries a game.

Buccaneers | Ward says team was his first choice
Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:06:34 -0800

Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward said the Buccaneers were his first choice to sign with this offseason.

Buccaneers | Agree to deal with Ward
Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:35:27 -0800

Alex Marvez, of FOXSports.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $17 million contract with free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants), according to a source. He will earn $6 million guaranteed in 2009 and salaries over the next two seasons that would raise the three-year deal to $13 million.

Bengals | Talking to Ward's representatives
Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:21:04 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals spent the weekend talking to the representatives for free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants).

Buccaneers | Ward to visit Tuesday
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:04:45 -0800

PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet with unrestricted free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) Tuesday, March 3.

Eagles | D. Ward visited with team
Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:41:38 -0800

Ralph Vacchiano, of The New York Daily News, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) was apparently in Philadelphia over the weekend and left without a contract. According to reports, Ward is looking for a deal similar to the six-year, $34.5 million deal the Atlanta Falcons gave RB Michael Turner last year.

Broncos | Ward to visit?
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:59:29 -0800

Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) will reportedly visit the Denver Broncos.

Bengals | Ward to visit Saturday
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:56:23 -0800

Updating a previous item, Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to visit free-agent RB Derrick Ward (Giants) Saturday, Feb. 28.

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