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 |
Buccaneers' LeGrand announces retirement
The Buccaneers' Eric LeGrand announced his retirement Thursday. He was originally signed by the team on May 2.
NFC South training-camp reports
Pro Football Weekly's preview of what to expect from the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers in training camp.
Report: Bucs agree to terms with No. 7 pick Barron
The Buccaneers agreed to terms with No. 7 overall pick S Mark Barron, according to Pro Football Talk.
Fantasy: These three are due for comebacks
Here are three players who could be poised to make a big comeback on the fantasy scene in 2012.
Buccaneers to use new blackout policy
The Buccaneers announced they will take advantage of the NFL’s new blackout policy.
Charges against Bucs CB Wright dropped
The Los Angeles County District Attorney reportedly has dropped charges of DUI against Buccaneers CB Eric Wright.
Ranking the last-place teams heading into 2012
It’s always hard to imagine last-place teams turning things around quickly, but it happens nearly every season in the NFL. Here's who could do it in 2012.
Bucs banking on progress from Foster
After a tough introduction to the NFL, Mason Foster is getting another chance to prove he is the answer at middle linebacker for the Buccaneers.
RB Ward announces retirement
Former Giants and Texans RB Derrick Ward announced his retirement on Twitter on Tuesday.
Report: Buccaneers CB Wright arrested for DUI
Buccaneers CB Eric Wright was arrested and booked on a felony charge of driving under the influence.
Bucs counting on TE Stocker to meet challenge
Although the Buccaneers signed Dallas Clark this offseason, Luke Stocker is the tight end the team is most excited about.
Lions add veteran S Jones
The Lions signed former Buccaneers S Sean Jones to a one-year deal on Monday.
Bucs encouraged by Freeman's offseason
Coming off a season in which his decision-making appeared to regress, Josh Freeman is trying to put a disappointing 2011 behind him.
Charges against Bucs CB Talib dismissed
Charges of assault with a deadly weapon against Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib were dismissed Monday by Dallas (Tex.) County prosecutors, according to multiple reports.
Bucs want to assess receivers in even camp battle
We hear that Buccaneers WRs Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn will enter training camp on a fairly even playing field.
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.
