The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will continue preparing for this season with a three-day minicamp that begins Tuesday at the team's practice complex. The camp is voluntary and not open to the public, but players will work with their new coaches as plays and schemes are installed. ...more

March 30, 2009

TAMPA – It's been a busy day for the Bucs at the linebacker position. Not only did they take their first look at Jermaine Phillips as a weakside linebacker, they also signed free agent Angelo Crowell to play strongside linebacker. ...more

March 18, 2009

Tampa Bay's three leading tacklers in 2008 were starting linebackers, but Barrett Ruud, Derrick Brooks and Cato June each struggled down the stretch as the Bucs were shredded on the ground during their stunning December collapse. ...more

February 26, 2009

There is outrage in the town today, and everyone understands why. ...more

February 26, 2009

Monte Kiffin was a few minutes from heading into a University of Tennessee meeting in Knoxville on Wednesday afternoon when he was informed the Bucs had released five players, including perennial Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 26, 2009

Monte Kiffin was a few minutes away from heading into a University of Tennessee meeting in Knoxville Wednesday afternoon when he was informed the Bucs had released five players, including perennial Pro Bowl LB Derrick Brooks. ...more

February 25, 2009

OK, Bucs fans. You be the general manager. ...more

February 20, 2009

Barrett Ruud said his sore right knee is unlikely to keep him out of Sunday's big game against Carolina. Tampa Bay's active middle linebacker hurt his knee at Denver and didn't return in Sunday's 16-13 setback, but Ruud is optimistic he'll start at Raymond James Stadium against the Panthers, who lead the NFC South at 4-1. "It was a freak play," Ruud said. "I fell and looked like a non-athlete. It's a day-to-day thing, but I feel like I should be ready. A little soreness is no problem and that's what I've got right now." Ruud is a key component on a defense that has yielded only eight touchdowns in five weeks. If Ruud is unable to go, second-year pro Adam Hayward figures to make his first NFL start. ...more

October 7, 2008

Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden was unable to give any assurances that three key members of his team would play this Sunday against Atlanta. ...more

September 9, 2008

Ryan Nece always knew this day would come. He just didn't think it would come now, as he is nearing what could arguably be the peak of his career. ...more

August 28, 2008