Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brian Leonard - #30 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/03/1984 |
| Birthplace | Gouverneur, NY |
| College | Rutgers |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 20th pick by Rams |
Bucs’ Jackson suspended indefinitely without pay
The Buccaneers have been dealt a major blow with news that FS Tanard Jackson will be suspended indefinitely without pay for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
Freeman, Bucs beat Panthers 20-7
Josh Freeman threw for 178 yards and two TDs as the Bucs improved to 2-0 after a divisional win vs. the Panthers.
Bucs DT McCoy getting comfortable with versatile role
Tampa Bay used Gerald McCoy at four different positions on the D-line in Week One and he's expected to continue moving from spot-to-spot throughout the season.
Bucs CB Talib illegally watched Week One
Aqib Talib was suspended from playing in the Bucs' season opener, but apparently nobody told him he wasn't allowed to be at the stadium, either.
Freeman guides Bucs to 17-14 win over Browns
Second-year QB Josh Freeman returned from a three-week layoff because of a broken thumb on his throwing hand and tossed a pair of touchdown passes Sunday to help the Bucs overcome an 11-point deficit and beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14.
Bucs won't keep DE White after this season
In light of Stylez White's poor practice habits, the Buccaneers are very unlikely to keep the defensive end after this season and will bring in a replacement next offseason, according to NFC South Whispers.
Bucs game blacked out for Week One
The Buccaneers were unable to sell out Raymond James Stadium for Sunday afternoon, so their game against the Browns is blacked out on local TV.
Bucs CB Talib showing signs of maturity
An observer in Tampa says Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has matured since the end of last season and is carrying himself like a team leader.
Bucs' Freeman sits out Wednesday practice
A day after returning to practice following a thumb injury, Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman sat out Wednesday's session.
Bucs QB Freeman (thumb) expects to start Sunday
Buccaneers starting QB Josh Freeman expects to start Sunday against the Browns after returning to practice Tuesday for the first time since injuring his thumb.
Buccaneers claim C Larsen and RB Lumpkin, cut Smith
The Buccaneers announced Sunday that they claimed ex-Patriots C-OG Ted Larsen and ex-Packers RB Kregg Lumpkin off waivers. The team also waived OT Derek Hardman and RB-RS Clifton Smith.
Bucs release WR Michael Clayton
A year after signing him to a deal worth $10 million guaranteed, the Buccaneers have released WR Michael Clayton.
Bucs RB Huggins shoots up rankings with Ward’s release
If you're a fantasy owner who isn't familiar with Kareem Huggins, you had better get used to hearing his name following the Bucs' release of RB Derrick Ward.
Bucs CB Talib suspended one game
The Buccaneers will be without CB Aqib Talib when they face the Browns on Sept. 12.
Bucs cut RB Ward, two others
Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris announced the team has cut RB Derrick Ward, LB Jon Alston and WR Terrence Nunn.
PLAYER NEWS
Leonard carried three times for 34 yards in a 31-10 playoff loss at Houston on Saturday. He added a team-high six catches for 36 yards.|||||||
The fact that Leonard led Cincy in rushing spoke volumes about their play.
Leonard was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.|||||||
Leonard hasn't played since Dec. 19.
Leonard could miss the first two games of the regular season with a foot injury, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.|||||||
Despite his injury, Leonard is expected to add depth to the Bengals' backfield. He carried the ball only 27 times for 84 yards last year, while catching 30 passes for 217 yards.
Leonard suffered a sprain of his left foot late in the second quarter of Sunday's Hall of Fame game against Dallas on a reception and was helped from the field.|||||||
The Cincinnati Bengals aren't sure how much time Leonard will miss. Coach Marvin Lewis said that he's optimistic Leonard will be able to play at some point during the season. He said it will be a couple more weeks before the team has a better idea how long it will take to heal. Leonard is their best third-down threat out of the backfield.
Leonard was listed as inactive for the Bengals' game against Chicago on Sunday.|||||||
Leonard doesn't have much fantasy value, rushing for 11 yards on four carries so far this season. However, he has 14 catches for 110 yards.
