Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carl Nicks - #77 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 349 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/14/1985 |
| Birthplace | Salinas, CA |
| College | Nebraska |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 5th round, 29th pick by Saints |
Vikings They Said It: Week Two
Here's a collection of quotes this week from Vikings offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave, defensive coordinator Fred Pagac and special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer.
Vikings-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Thursday
Check out this key matchup in Sunday's Vikings-Buccaneers game.
Five questions with Vikings DE Brian Robison
PFW caught up with Vikings DE Brian Robison, who had a strong debut as the new starter opposite Jared Allen.
Vikings-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Wednesday
Here's a key matchup to check out for Sunday's Buccaneers-Vikings game in Minnesota.
Vikings-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a look at a key matchup for Sunday's Buccaneers-Vikings game.
Bucs WR Stroughter out a few weeks
Buccaneers WR Sammie Stroughter will have minor surgery on his foot and miss a few weeks, Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris said Monday.
Stafford tosses three TDs in Lions win over Bucs
Matthew Stafford threw for 305 yards and three touchdowns Sunday to help the Lions beat the Buccaneers 27-20 for their fifth consecutive victory dating to the final month of the 2010 season.
Selmon was special on and off the field
Lee Roy Selmon's death at age 56 came much too soon. Mike Beacom looks at what made the Buccaneers' lone representative in the Pro Football Hall of Fame such a special person.
Bucs RB Blount not yet ready for every-down duty
The Buccaneers were hoping that LeGarrette Blount would have made more progress in becoming a better all-around back by this point.
Only Bucs fail to avoid blackout
The Cardinals, Chargers and Rams announced on Thursday they have avoided blackouts and that their Week One games will be shown on local TV.
The First Fifteen: Early Week One primer
In the inaugural edition of "The First Fifteen," we look at the 15 most compelling story lines as we enter Week One.
Hall of Famer Selmon dies
Pro Football Hall of Fame DE Lee Roy Selmon died Sunday, two days after suffering a stroke. He was 56.
Buccaneers 2011 preview
Head coach Raheem Morris guided Tampa Bay to an impressive 10-6 record last season, but the Bucs face tough competition in the NFC South from Atlanta and New Orleans.
Bucs announce cuts
The Buccaneers trimmed their roster down to 53 players on Saturday, releasing a group of youngsters.
Hall of Famer Lee Roy Selmon suffers stroke
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Lee Roy Selmon, the only Buc to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, suffered a stroke at his Tampa home Friday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed Nicks, an All-Pro last season, on injured reserve.|||||||
Nicks, an All-Pro with the Saints in 2011 before signing with the Bucs as a free agent, will require surgery on his left foot to repair a toe problem. He has started all seven games with the Buccaneers and played in all 71 of his team's games since entering the league in 2008, including 68 consecutive starts.
The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choice Carl Nicks on Wednesday, leaving only top pick Sedrick Ellis and second-round choice Tracy Porter unsigned on the eve of training camp.|||||||
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Nicks, an offensive lineman, signed a three-year contract. He did not disclose financial terms. Nicks, who is 6-foot-5, 343 pounds and can play guard or tackle, was picked 164th overall out of Nebraska, where he started 11 games in 2007. He played in 23 games for the Cornhuskers after transferring from Hartnell Junior College in Salinas, Calif.
