Just-released linebacker Ryan Nece said in a phone interview that he and his agent already have spoken to several coaches and general managers, adding he expects to land with a new team within a couple of days.
Read the rest of this story »Here is the list of the Buccaneers' final cuts in its entirety:
DE Charles Bennett, G Phil Bogle, DT Chris Bradwell, DE Patrick Chukwurah, WR Brian Clark, T Chris Clark, RB Kenneth Darby, G Chris Denman, TE Daniel Fells, CB Marcus Hamilton, CB Darrell Hunter, G Brian Johnson, WR Chad Lucas, DT Dre Moore, LB Ryan Nece, T Dennis Roland, QB Chris Simms, RB Clifton Smith, WR Micheal Spurlock and FB Carl Stewart.
Read the rest of this story »Quarterback Chris Simms finally got his wish: he was released by the Bucs Saturday.
Simms, 28, had hoped to be traded or released during the off-season. But the Bucs kept him through training camp and four preseason games, hoping another team might suffer a catastrophic injury at quarterback to increase his trade value.
UPDATE, 6:47 p.m.: The Bucs still haven't revealed their cut list, but Chris Simms is outta here. See the post just above this one.
Read the rest of this story »The Bucs have to trim their rosters today from 75 players to 53 players. I believe there is a 4pm deadline for Roster Cuts so be sure to keep an eye out for them. A couple players on the bubble in my mind:
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