OT Miller offered contract by Bucs

Former Bears offensive tackle Fred Miller worked out for the the Bucs this morning in Tampa and is weighing a contract offer.

Miller, who was released by the Bears in Feb., also has been offered a one-year deal for $830,000, the veteran minimum, to return to Chicago.

"He had a great meeting with ( Bucs coach Jon) Gruden but we are not going to do anything until we hear from Chicago,'' Miller's agent, Harold Lewis, told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Also today, the Bears released defensive back Ricky Manning Jr., who also might draw some interest.