Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Da'Quan Bowers - #91 - DE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 288 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/23/1990 |
| Birthplace | Bamberg, SC |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 2nd round, 19th pick by Buccaneers |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 |
NFC South best bets to break through in 2011
PFW identifies four players from the NFC South who are ready for coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Sean Weatherspoon, David Gettis, Gerald McCoy and Jonathan Casillas.
Talib trial likely won't start until 2012
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib likely won't be going to trial for the assault charges against him until the 2011 season is completed, the St. Petersburg Times reported on Sunday.
Talib's future uncertain, but he has support of veteran teammates
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib, facing 2-20 years in prison if convicted of a felony charge, has the support of veterans Ronde Barber and Kellen Winslow.
Lockout limbo: Buccaneers report
With NFL teams stuck in a state of limbo thanks to the lockout, we are looking at where teams stand as they await the opening of the 2011 league year. Today, we take a look at the Buccaneers.
Bucs CB Talib officially indicted
Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has officially been indicted on felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Bucs to close offices, suspend employee pay during Memorial Day week
The Buccaneers will shut down their offices during the week of Memorial Day, sending employees home without pay.
Pursuing Asomugha makes sense for Bucs
Rumors are connecting the Buccaneers to free-agent CB Nnamdi Asoumgha, who is expected to be the top player available this offseason.
Bucs won't be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks'
The Buccaneers will not be featured on this year's version of the HBO television show "Hard Knocks."
Bucs rookie Foster could step in for Ruud at MLB spot
The Buccaneers found a potential replacement for MLB Barrett Ruud, who is due to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, drafting Mason Foster in the third round.
Bucs GM Dominik: Initial plan for Bowers doesn't include surgery
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik told PFW he has a plan for second-round pick Da'Quan Bowers, and it doesn't include surgery in the short term.
Bucs show commitment to D-line, calculated risk with Bowers pick
The Buccaneers may have given themselves an initial boost with their second-round pick, but there are concerns that the gains will not be long lasting.
DE Clayborn the right fit for Bucs
The first round played out perfectly for the Buccaneers, who drafted DE Adrian Clayborn with the 20th overall pick.
Arizona, Tampa two finalists for 2015 Super Bowl
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Report: Bucs to cut Talib when lockout ends
Aqib Talib has played his last game in a Buccaneers uniform, according to a newspaper report.
Dominik: Bucs prefer to nibble in free agency
The Bucs have not been big spenders in free agency of late, but they could have the cap flexibility to land at least one of the top free agents available this year.
PLAYER NEWS
Bowers was awaiting arraignment Monday on charges of criminal possession of a weapon after he was arrested at a New York airport when police found a loaded handgun in his luggage.|||||||
Bowers was arrested at LaGuardia Airport as he was about to board a US Airways flight to Raleigh, N.C. Authorities say the loaded .40-caliber weapon was found during a search of his carry-on bag.
Bowers practiced for the first time this season on Wednesday, opening a three-week window in which the Buccaneers will be able to evaluate the second-year pro and determine if he'll be able to return from a torn right Achilles tendon that's sidelined him since May.|||||||
If Bowers isn't activated by Nov. 7 to the 53-man roster, he has to be placed on injured reserve and sit out the remainder of the season.The former Clemson star led the nation in sacks two years ago, and the Bucs selected him and Adrian Clayborn in the first two rounds of the 2011 NFL draft in hopes of bolstering one of the league's weakest pass rushes.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put Bowers on the reserve/physically unable to perform list Monday, when the roster was trimmed to the 75-man limit for the final preseason game.|||||||
Bowers tore his right Achilles tendon during an offseason workout in May and has not participated in training camp. Both moves were expected.
Bowers has torn his right Achilles tendon during an offseason workout and will undergo surgery The second-year pro out of Clemson was a second-round pick in the 2011 draft. He started six of his 16 games as a rookie, finishing with 25 tackles.|||||||
Bowers was injured at the team's practice facility on Thursday.
