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 |
Bucs LS Economos suffers torn Achilles tendon
Buccaneers LS Andrew Economos tore his Achilles tendon, Bucs GM Mark Dominik announced Thursday before the team's pre-draft press conference.
Bucs in search for new director of football administration
Buccaneers director of football administration Digger Daley is leaving the organization and the team is looking for his replacement.
Buccaneers assistant arrested
Buccaneers assistant head coach Jayson Kaiser was arrested on early Wednesday morning and charged with DUI, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
NFL confirms Bears-Bucs in London
The NFL announced Monday that the Bears and Buccaneers will play in London on Oct. 23 as part of the fifth annual NFL International Series game, confirming reports from last week.
Draft Dose: Who needs an inside linebacker?
In the 29th installment of the Draft Dose series, PFW looks at five teams that are in need of an inside linebacker, with Illinois' Martez Wilson a top option.
Reports: Bears-Bucs to play in London
According to multiple reports, the 2011 NFL game in London will pit the Bears against the Buccaneers.
Bucs sign GM Dominik to four-year extension
The Buccaneers have signed general manager Mark Dominik to a four-year contract extension.
Buccaneers consider options with Talib
Some in the media called for the Buccaneers to cut CB Aqib Talib in the immediate aftermath of a March 21 incident that resulted in Talib being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Draft countdown: Pick No. 20
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 20th pick in the NFL draft, including Texans CB Kareem Jackson in 2010.
Bucs CB Talib turns himself in on gun charges
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has turned himself into authorities on a warrant accusing him of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Report: Warrant out for Bucs CB Talib
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib, according to a spokesman for the Garland police department speaking with Tampa radio station WDAE.
Bucs will weather lockout storm
Many observers are predicting that Tampa Bay will be one of the teams hurt most by the lockout, but PFW's Dan Parr says the conventional wisdom about the Bucs is wrong again.
Safety situation has Bucs looking for help in draft
The Buccaneers are looking for a pass rusher and more pieces to complement QB Josh Freeman on offense in this year's draft, but we hear they will be targeting a safety, too.
NFC team needs
The Vikings are looking for a successor to QB Brett Favre, as PFW identifies the top three draft needs of each NFC team.
Bucs TE Winslow says he's very content in Tampa
While he waits for the owners and the players' union to settle the labor dispute, Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow told PFW he's working to stay in shape and is prepared financially if the lockout lingers into the fall.
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.
