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Team Notebook: Tampa Bay Buccaneers News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Buccaneers | S. Jones to visit Friday Updating a previous item, Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports free-agent S Sean Jones (Eagles) is scheduled to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, March 12. Buccaneers | Pool scheduled to visit Friday Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with unrestricted free-agent SS Brodney Pool (Browns) Friday, March 12, according to his agent. Buccaneers | S. Jones to visit Thursday Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports free-agent S Sean Jones (Eagles) will visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, March 11. Buccaneers | Not interested in Parker Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not interested in unrestricted free-agent RB Willie Parker (Steelers), according to a high ranking team official. Buccaneers | Trying to arrange visit with Pool, G. Wilson Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to arrange a visit with free-agent S Brodney Pool (Browns) and S Gibril Wilson (Dolphins). Buccaneers | R. Brown acquired via trade The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded a 2011 sixth-round draft choice to the Philadelphia Eagles for WR Reggie Brown. Buccaneers | Have strong interest in Kampman Brad Biggs, of the National Football Post, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have strong interest in unrestricted free-agent DE Aaron Kampman and have made him their top priority in free agency, according to a source. Buccaneers | Showing interest in W. Parker Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown interest in free-agent RB Willie Parker (Steelers). Buccaneers | Three players released Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released CB Torrie Cox, P Josh Bidwell and P Dirk Johnson. Buccaneers | May have interest in Long Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could have interest in University of Louisville WR Scott Long during the 2010 NFL Draft. Buccaneers | Stovall tendered The Tampa Tribune reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have given impending restricted free-agent WR Maurice Stovall the lowest tender. The tender carries a $1.176 million salary for 2010, and the Buccaneers would receive a third-round draft pick as compensation if another team signs Stovall. Buccaneers | Expected to release Bidwell, D. Johnson Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release Ps Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson. Buccaneers | Three RFAs will not be tendered Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not tender offers to restricted free-agent FB Byron Storer, WR Brian Clark and LB Matt McCoy. Buccaneers | Three RFAs will not be tendered Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not tender offers to restricted free-agent FB Byron Storer, WR Brian Clark and LB Matt McCoy. Buccaneers | Williams tendered an offer Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tendered restricted free-agent RB Cadillac Williams a first-round offer. Buccaneers | Trueblood tendered an offer Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tendered restricted free-agent OT Jeremy Trueblood a second-round offer. Buccaneers | Ruud receives high tender offer Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tendered restricted free-agent LB Barrett Ruud the first-round and third-round offer. Buccaneers | Tender an offer to Penn Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have tendered restricted free-agent OT Donald Penn the first-round and third-round tender offer. Buccaneers | Will not offer Bryant a contract Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said the team will not offer impending free-agent WR Antonio Bryant a contract. Buccaneers | Leftwich expected to be released Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release QB Byron Leftwich. Buccaneers | Could pursue a pass rusher in free agency Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could make free-agent offers to Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers or Green Bay Packers LB Aaron Kampman in the offseason. The Buccaneers could apply the money they offered to Washington Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth last offseason to an offer for Peppers or Kampman. Buccaneers | Discussing trade with St. Louis Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the St. Louis Rams have discussed a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to FOXSports.com. The Buccaneers would trade the No. 3 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, a third-round draft pick and QB Josh Johnson to the Rams in exchange for the No. 1 overall pick. Buccaneers | Three RBs expected to return for next season Ira Kaufman, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs Cadillac Williams, Derrick Ward and Earnest Graham are each expected to return to the team for the 2010 season. Buccaneers | Talib’s case nearing conclusion Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib appears to be heading to a pre-trial intervention program to conclude his misdemeanor battery case, though it may not be finalized before a scheduled status check Friday, Feb. 19. Talib's attorneys have filed the paperwork and assistant state attorney Richard Ripplinger said it should go through as long as the "I's are dotted and the T's are crossed." Talib would likely have to do community service and go through anger management. The charges would be dismissed upon successful completion of the 12-month program. Buccaneers | Expected to give Penn highest tender Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to offer impending restricted free-agent OT Donald Penn the highest tender, according to a source. Buccaneers | Expected to give Penn highest tender Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to offer impending restricted free-agent OT Donald Penn the highest tender, according to a source. Buccaneers | Will hold training camp at team’s headquarters in 2010 Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said during an interview with WDAE's Steve Duemig that the team's 2010 training camp will be held at the team's headquarters for a second consecutive year. Buccaneers | May look at experienced free agents in offseason Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look harder this offseason at free agents who are 30-years old or older. "Last year we went through the youth movement, but that's not going to restrict us this year," general manager Mark Dominik said. "We're not looking at guys and saying, hey, if he's 33-years old, we don't want him. If they can help us and it makes sense, then we'll do that." Buccaneers | Have plenty of picks early in NFL Draft Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 10 picks overall in this year's NFL Draft, including three in the first two rounds and five in the first 99 selections. Buccaneers | Hayes expected to return for June minicamp Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes (shoulder) is expected to return in time for the team's mandatory minicamp June 21-23, according to general manager Mark Dominik. Buccaneers | Sears working out at team facility Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers OG Arron Sears (personal) has been working out at the team's facility after missing the entire season because of a personal matter. General manager Mark Dominik said the goal is for Sears to be in football shape for mandatory workouts and have him 100 percent by the start of training camp. Buccaneers | Dominik unsure if any FAs will get long-term deals Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said it is too early to determine if any of the team's impending restricted or unrestricted free agents will receive a long-term contract this offseason. Buccaneers | Several could be candidates to be released Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich, DT Ryan Sims, DT Chris Hovan and CB Torrie Cox could be candidates to be released this offseason. Buccaneers | Clayton could be candidate to be released Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton could be a candidate to be released this offseason. Buccaneers | Several RFAs expected to be tendered offer Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to tender offers to impending restricted free-agent OT Donald Penn, OT Jeremy Trueblood, WR Maurice Stovall and Barrett Ruud. Buccaneers | Williams expected to be tendered offer Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to tender an offer to impending restricted free-agent RB Cadillac Williams. Buccaneers | Unlikely to go after top free agents Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik said the team likely will not go after any high-priced free agents and will continue to build through the draft. Dominik said the team will likely look at the lower-priced free agents during the offseason. Buccaneers | Wilkerson underwent surgery in January Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Jimmy Wilkerson (knee) underwent surgery in January to repair a knee injury. Buccaneers | Hayes out 3-4 months Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes (shoulder) underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in late January and is expected to miss three to four months because of the surgery. Buccaneers | Will not use tags on Bryant Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will not use their franchise or transition tag on impending free-agent WR Antonio Bryant this offseason. The Buccaneers are not expected to use either of their tags on any of their free agents. Buccaneers | Want Freeman to improve accuracy, leadership skills Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt said he is looking for QB Josh Freeman to improve on his accuracy and leadership skills for next season. The Buccaneers' goal for Freeman is to complete 65 percent of his passes in 2010. Van Pelt feels Freeman needs to display more leadership. "He needs to be the first guy in the building. It's the leadership aspect we need from him," Van Pelt said. "He needs to be more vocal with teammates in and out of the huddle." Buccaneers | T. Holt added as offensive assistant The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Tim Holt to be their offensive assistant coach. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Yarber officially named WR coach Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced they have officially hired Arizona State assistant coach Eric Yarber as their new wide receivers coach. Buccaneers | Yarber to be hired Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan on hiring Eric Yarber as their next wide receivers coach. Buccaneers | Olson talked to USC about OC job Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Greg Olson recently talked with University of Southern California head coach Lane Kiffin about the offensive coordinator position as the university, according to Rivals.com. |
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