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 |
Buccaneers OT Trueblood signs tender
The Buccaneers announced Tuesday that restricted free agent Jeremy Trueblood, the team's starting right tackle, has signed his tender offer.
Bucs counting on 'mountains'
The 2010 performances of Gerald McCoy and Josh Freeman — or "the mountains of Tampa," as GM Mark Dominik calls them — could determine the futures of the Buccaneers' decision makers.
Bucs hand punting duties to rookie Bowden
With pressing needs at other positions, some were surprised the Buccaneers spent a sixth-round pick on P Brent Bowden.
Eagles claim OG Murphy from Bucs
The Eagles have claimed OG Shawn Murphy, who was waived by the Buccaneers on Monday.
Bucs release Sears, Hovan, four others
The Buccaneers released six players Monday, remodeling their roster after drafting nine players and signing 12 undrafted free agents over the weekend.
Bucs' receiving corps settled after drafting Benn, Williams
The Buccaneers' receiving corps looked like one of the team's greatest weaknesses heading into the draft, but GM Mark Dominik told PFW he feels much better about it after drafting WRs Arrelious Benn and Mike Williams.
2010 draft choices by team: Buccaneers
Here are the players who were chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2010 NFL draft.
Bucs get Freeman some much-needed help in Benn
The Buccaneers decided to address their defense first this year, selecting DTs Gerald McCoy and Brian Price with their top two picks, but they didn't forget about second-year QB Josh Freeman.
Selecting McCoy an easy choice for Bucs
This very well could be the easiest pick Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik makes this weekend.
Bucs MLB Ruud signs tender
Buccaneers MLB Barrett Ruud signed his restricted free-agent tender Wednesday, the team announced.
Bucs WR Stovall signs tender
Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall signed his restricted free-agent tender Friday, the team announced.
Bucs in position to land top DT, WR prospects
The Buccaneers would be quite pleased to land both a top defensive tackle and a top receiver with their first two picks in the draft, and insiders say they're likely to get the opportunity to do so.
Redskins sign P Bidwell
The Redskins signed P Josh Bidwell on Tuesday.
No urgency from Bucs to sign Ruud long-term
Barrett Ruud is still hoping to get a long-term deal done with Tampa Bay, but sources don't expect GM Mark Dominik to give Ruud the offer he wants anytime soon.
Reports: Bucs sign S Jones
The Buccaneers have finalized a deal with S Sean Jones, according to multiple reports.
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.
