Bucs RB Williams suffers a torn patellar tendon in left knee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams suffered a torn patellar tendon in Sunday's season-ending loss to Oakland, but the injury prognosis was better than expected.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Oakland
Backup running back Michael Bush ran for 177 yards with two touchdowns and JaMarcus Russell threw for 148 yards and two scores as the Oakland Raiders spoiled Tampa Bay's playoff hopes by beating the Buccaneers, 31-24, at Raymond James Stadium.
Bucs RB Williams leaves with knee injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams left Sunday's contest versus the Oakland Raiders midway through the fourth quarter with a left knee injury.
Bucs name Morris as new defensive coordinator
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have named secondary coach Raheem Morris as the replacement for longtime defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.
NFL Matchup - Oakland at Tampa Bay
Records: Oakland Raiders (4-11) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-6) Date: Sunday, December 28th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Raymond James Stadium (65,908) -- Tampa, Florida Surface: Grass Home Record: Oakland 2-6; Tampa Bay 6-1 Away Record: Oakland 2-5; Tampa Bay 3-5 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Kevin Harlan and Rich Gannon All-Time Series: Oakland (5-2 -- Tampa Bay, 1-0 in playoffs) Last Meeting: September 26, 2004 (Oakland, 30-20 at Oakland) Series Streak: Oakland has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. San Diego
Philip Rivers threw for 287 yards and four touchdowns, including a pair of scores to Antonio Gates as the San Diego Chargers kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 41-24, at Raymond James Stadium.
Bucs' Garcia expected to start Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia practiced on Friday and is expected to start Sunday's critical home game against the San Diego Chargers.
Bucs place S Phillips on IR
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed safety Jermaine Phillips on injured reserve Wednesday.
NFL Matchup - San Diego at Tampa Bay
Records: San Diego Chargers (6-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5) Date: Sunday, December 21st Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Raymond James Stadium (65,908) -- Tampa, Florida Surface: Grass Home Record: San Diego 4-3; Tampa Bay 6-0 Away Record: San Diego 2-5; Tampa Bay 3-5 Conference Record: Television: CBS Announcers: Greg Gumbel and Dan Dierdorf All-Time Series: San Diego (7-1) Last Meeting: December 12, 2004 (San Diego, 31-24 at San Diego) Series Streak: San Diego has won all four meetings at Tampa Bay.
Kiffin to leave Bucs to coach with son at Tennessee
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will leave the NFL to join his son at the University of Tennessee.
Bucs S Phillips out for season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting safety Jermaine Phillips will miss the remainder of the season with a fractured right forearm.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay
Jason Elam kicked the game-winning field goal with 4:04 left in overtime as the Atlanta Falcons edged the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 13-10.
Garcia out for Bucs against Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia will not play in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a calf injury.
Garcia expected to start Sunday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jeff Garcia was limited in practice on Friday, but is expected to start Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
NFL Matchup - Tampa Bay at Atlanta
Records: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4) at Atlanta Falcons (8-5) Date: Sunday, December 14th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Georgia Dome (71,228) -- Atlanta, Georgia Surface: FieldTurf Home Record: Tampa Bay 6-0; Atlanta 5-1 Away Record: Tampa Bay 3-4; Atlanta 3-4 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger and Laura Okmin All-Time Series: Tampa Bay (18-12) Last Meeting: September 14, 2008 (Tampa Bay, 24-9 at Tampa Bay) Series Streak: Tampa Bay has won the last three meetings.
Recap: Carolina vs. Tampa Bay
DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart shared the wealth, knifing up one of the NFL's best defenses in a battle for the NFC South division lead, as Carolina ran around and rolled over Tampa Bay, 38-23.
Haye doubtful as Bucs' defensive line ailing
Tampa Bay defensive tackle Jovan Haye is listed as doubtful for Monday night's crucial matchup with Carolina, as the Buccaneers' defensive line is dealing with several injuries.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans
Matt Bryant had three field goals, including the go-ahead kick with 1:55 remaining, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held on to edge the New Orleans Saints, 23-20, in a key NFC South race.
NFL Matchup - New Orleans at Tampa Bay
Records: New Orleans Saints (6-5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3) Date: Sunday, November 30th Kickoff: 1 p.m. (et) Site: Raymond James Stadium (65,908) -- Tampa, Florida Surface: Grass Home Record: New Orleans 5-1; Tampa Bay 5-0 Away Record: New Orleans 1-4; Tampa Bay 3-3 Conference Record: Television: FOX Announcers: Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin All-Time Series: New Orleans (20-13) Last Meeting: September 7, 2008 (New Orleans, 24-20 at New Orleans) Series Streak: Tampa Bay has won two of the last three meetings.
Recap: Detroit vs. Tampa Bay
Jeff Garcia threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers downed Detroit, 38-20, to keep the Lions winless on the season.
Pro Bowl safety John Lynch retires
Pro Bowl safety John Lynch announced his retirement at a news conference Monday afternoon.
Bucs RB Graham likely done for season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham is likely done for the season with a right ankle injury suffered in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota
Matt Bryant kicked four field goals and B.J. Askew rushed for his first-career touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edged the Minnesota Vikings, 19-13, at Raymond James Stadium.
Bucs RB Graham leaves with ankle injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Earnest Graham left Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Vikings with a right ankle injury and his return is questionable.
"Cadillac" Williams out for Tampa
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams off the physically unable to perform list earlier in the week, but the former first-round draft pick will miss Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Vikings.
