Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Dan Orlovsky - #6 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/18/1983 |
| Birthplace | Shelton, CT |
| College | Connecticut |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 5th round, 9th pick by Lions |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 80.1 | 51 | 0 |
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
For the second week in a row, the Falcons are the only NFC South team celebrating a victory on Monday.
RG3 leads 'Skins in dramatic win over Bucs
Rpbert Griffin III helped lead the Redskins down the field in the final minute, setting up Billy Cundiff to redeem himself with a game-winning field goal.
Bucs' Bennett becomes even more critical cog on 'D'
Buccaneers DLE Michael Bennett is well on his way to a career year after recording three sacks in the first three games.
Bucs-Redskins blacked out in Tampa
Sunday’s Buccaneers-Redskins game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay will be blacked out on local television.
Bucs add DE Charleston
The Buccaneers signed DE Jeff Charleston and placed DE Adrian Clayborn on injured reserve.
Bucs sign WR Parrish, release WR Shipley
The Buccaneers signed WR Roscoe Parrish and cut WR Jordan Shipley on Tuesday.
Bucs lose DE Clayborn for the season
Buccaneers second-year DE Adrian Clayborn will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
The undefeated Falcons had no trouble disposing of the Chargers, while the rest of the NFC South came up short in Week Three.
Cowboys top Bucs 16-10 in home opener
DeMarco Murray had an 11-yard touchdown run, Dan Bailey kicked three field goals and the Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 16-10 Sunday.
Bucs sign WR Underwood, release WR Parker
The Buccaneers swapped receivers on Thursday, signing Tiquan Underwood and releasing Preston Parker.
Key matchup: Buccaneers OTs vs. Cowboys pass rush
In Thursday’s Key Matchup, we analyze the battle on the edges in pass-rush situations when the Bucs visit the Cowboys in Week Three.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
As the Falcons celebrate a 2-0 start, panic might be setting in for the 0-2 Saints. The Panthers and Bucs, at 1-1, both have positives to build off of.
Bucs bring back WR Shipley
The Buccaneers brought back WR Jordan Shipley on Tuesday and released OG Derek Hardman.
Unbeaten Cardinals riding Kolb as far as possible
The Cardinals, with a backup quarterback, beat Tom Brady and the Patriots; the Buccaneers building something; plus replacement refs taking step back.
Giants rally to top Bucs in a shootout
Eli Manning threw for 510 yards, and the Giants came back from a 14-point deficit to a wild 41-34 victory Sunday over the Buccaneers.
PLAYER NEWS
The Buccaneers re-signed Orlovsky to a one-year deal Tuesday.|||||||
The reserve quarterback appeared in one game for Tampa Bay in 2012, going four of seven for 51 yards.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky to a two-year contract. Orlovsky is the fourth player to sign with Tampa Bay since the start of free agency Tuesday, joining receiver Vincent Jackson, cornerback Eric Wright and All-Pro guard Carl Nicks.|||||||
Orlovsky will serve as Josh Freeman's backup after starting five games and appearing in eight overall for the Indianapolis Colts last season. Orlovsky entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick in 2005. He primarily has been a backup in seven years with the Detroit Lions, Houston Texans and the Colts. He won two games with Indianapolis in 2011, when he completed 63 percent of his passes for 1,201 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions.
Orlovsky could be playing this week on short rest. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback missed Wednesday's practice after his wife, Tiffany, had triplets.|||||||
Coach Jim Caldwell said Orlovsky was expected back in town Wednesday night and should practice Thursday. Caldwell would only say Orlovsky was absent for "personal reasons."
Orlovsky made a splash in his first start for Indianapolis but it wasn't enough to keep the Colts from dropping to 0-12 with a 31-24 loss at New England.|||||||
Orlovsky, who replaced Curtis Painter as the Colts starter, was 30 of 37 for 353 yards and two touchdowns in the defeat. If he starts again next week, he might have a more difficult time as Baltimore is fifth in the league with 198.6 passing yards allowed per game.
The winless Indianapolis Colts are making a change at quarterback, replacing Curtis Painter with veteran Dan Orlovsky.|||||||
It will be Orlovsky's first start since the 2008 season when he played for the 0-16 Detroit Lions. Painter replaced the injured Kerry Collins late in a Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh. Painter started the next seven games and played well early but then had four straight games with a quarterback rating below 51.0.
