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Bucs place shut-down cornerback Talib on injured reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed CB Aqib Talib (hip) on injured reserve, ending his season. Talib tore a tendon in his hip while running down the sidelines during Sunday’s loss to Atlanta. While Talib is a solid IDP-contributor in his own right, his fantasy impact is considerable for opposing wide receivers, as well. Talib [...]

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Bucs’ WR Williams to start Sunday despite DUI arrest

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Williams will start Sunday despite being arrested for DUI Friday morning, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Details are odd in this one, as Williams was reportedly under the legal limit for alcohol and was pulled over for going only 12 MPH over the speed limit. Williams volunteered to take a [...]

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Kareem Huggins diagnosed with torn ACL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kareem Huggins has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the season. The Bucs backfield has been atrocious this season, with Cadillac Williams leading the way. Huggins showed good burst and explosiveness this preseason, but it never translated to regular season action. He’ll be back next [...]

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Huggins suffers potentially serious knee injury in loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kareem Huggins suffered a potential season-ending knee injury during Sunday’s loss to New Orleans. Huggins is set to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the team fears he may have torn knee ligaments, which would end his season. A popular preseason sleeper pick, Huggins never really got an opportunity to establish [...]

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Bucs WR Williams to be game-time decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Williams (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game against New Orleans. Williams injured his foot during Week 5, and although he returned to practice Friday, the Bucs are officially calling him a game-time decision. Bucs Coach Raheem Morris stated he does expect Williams to play, however. We like [...]

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Bucs starting C Faine out 4-6 weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center Jeff Faine will miss the next 4-6 weeks after suffering a quad injury during Week 5. Faine is an above-average center, so his loss will be felt. It’s a slight downgrade for Josh Freeman and the Bucs’ offense as a whole. Jeremy Zuttah is expected to fill-in for Faine.

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Bucs FS Tanard Jackson suspended for season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting FS Tanard Jackson has been suspended indefinitely for a second violation of the league’s Substance Abuse Policy. Jackson was suspended four games last season for the same violation, and now will be banned for at least a full year. Jackson is an above-average starter on an improving Tampa defense, which will [...]

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Moore benched in Panthers loss to Bucs

Carolina Panthers QB Matt Moore was benched in favor of Jimmy Clausen during the fourth quarter or a 20-7 loss to Tampa Bay. Moore was terrible for a second straight week, finishing 6-16 for 125 yards with one TD and one INT. Clausen came in to go 7-13 for 59 yards and an INT. Niether [...]

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Buccaneers release Michael Clayton

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released WR Michael Clayton. Clayton will still receive his fully-guaranteed $3.5 million salary, as GM Mark Dominik continues to purge his mistakes from the Bucs roster. Clayton just does not have enough play-making ability to be a starting wide receiver in the NFL. Still, he offers good blocking skills and [...]

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Aqib Talib suspended for Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has been suspended for the first regular season game by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Talib has had several headcase moments in his short tenure with the Bucs, including this most recent incident where he was charged with battery after allegedly punching a cab driver [...]

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