Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Davin Joseph - #75 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 313 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/22/1983 |
| Birthplace | Hallandale Beach, FL |
| College | Oklahoma |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2006, 1st round, 23rd pick by Buccaneers |
Three Week 16 games blacked out
Games in Tampa, Oakland and Cincinnati will not be shown on local TV this Sunday.
Incorrect call irks Bucs
The NFL informed the Buccaneers that a Kellen Winslow touchdown in Week 15 that was called off because of an offensive pass interference call should have been allowed to stand.
Bucs sign TE Overbay, release C Raiola
The Buccaneers promoted TE Nathan Overbay to the active roster from the practice squad and waived C Donovan Raiola.
Lions top Bucs, finally win one on the road
Dave Rayner's third field goal, a 34-yarder with 9:51 left in overtime gave the Lions a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and ended the longest road losing streak in league history at 26 games on Sunday.
Stovall figures to leave Tampa next year
With his playing time being limited to mostly special-teams work, disappointing Buccaneers WR Maurice Stovall isn't likely to re-sign with the team when he hits free agency in the offseason.
Bucs DT McCoy finished strong in rookie season
We hear rookie DT Gerald McCoy was just beginning to meet the Buccaneers' expectations for him when he suffered a torn left biceps in Week 14.
Buccaneers officially place DT McCoy, LB Black on I.R.
The Buccaneers officially placed DT Gerald McCoy and OLB Quincy Black on injured reserve Tuesday, adding to the injury total for a team that has suffered a lot of them over the past few weeks.
Banged-up Bucs will have resiliency tested
The Bucs will try to keep their playoff hopes alive despite losing several starters, including rookie DT Gerald McCoy, to injured reserve over the past few weeks.
Bucs LB Hayes arrested
Buccaneers LB Geno Hayes was arrested early Monday morning at a Tampa nightclub, the Tampa Tribune reported. Hayes was charged with misdemeanor trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Freeman leads Bucs back again in 17-16 win
Tampa Bay's Connor Barth made all three of his field goals, and Josh Freeman led a fourth-quarter comeback for the fifth time this season in Sunday's 17-16 victory.
Report: Bucs DT McCoy tears biceps
Bucs DT Gerald McCoy left the game in the first quarter with a biceps injury. Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that McCoy has a torn biceps and will likely be done for the year.
Report: Grossman prepped to replace McNabb on Sunday
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that the Redskins are prepping backup QB Rex Grossman to play Sunday if starter Donovan McNabb struggles.
Bucs may try different short-yardage option
With LeGarrette Blount struggling to master the straight-ahead running style needed for short-yardage situations, Tampa Bay is thinking of using veteran Earnest Graham for those plays, according to NFC South Whispers.
Bucs QB Freeman’s confidence not shaken
We're told Josh Freeman is showing no noticeable signs of a loss of confidence, despite his struggles and the team's recent rough patch.
Bucs sign C Raiola
The Bucs re-signed C Donovan Raiola one day after placing starting C Jeff FAine on injured reserve with a triceps injury.
PLAYER NEWS
Joseph has a torn right patellar tendon and will undergo surgery that will sideline him for the entire season.|||||||
The two-time Pro Bowl selection was injured during the second quarter of Friday night's 30-28 preseason victory over New England when a teammate blocked a Patriots lineman into the back of Joseph's knee. Reserve Ted Larsen replaced Joseph at right guard against the Patriots, however coach Greg Schiano was not ready Saturday to declare the third-year pro will start the regular season opener.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached deals to re-sign free agent guard Davin Joseph and tackle Jeremy Trueblood.|||||||
Tampa Bay coach Raheem Morris is excited that the team is able to keep the offensive line intact.
Joseph broke a foot in the first quarter of the Bucs' 17-10 loss at Baltimore on Sunday and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Monday.|||||||
This is a key loss to Tampa Bay's offensive line. The Bucs didn't have a ton of success running the ball, but this could affect the offensive line's ability to protect Josh Freeman.
Joseph injured his foot during Sunday night's preseason victory over New England and could be out for the Buccaneers' season opener.|||||||
The Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times reported the third-year guard, the Bucs' first-round draft pick two seasons ago, underwent surgery for a broken foot. However, there was no confirmation from coach Jon Gruden or the team on nature or severity of the injury. "Joseph has hurt his foot. He's getting X-rays and examinations and all those things at this point in time, but I don't have anything concrete in terms of what the injury is,'' Gruden said.
Joseph will miss Sunday's opener against the Baltimore Ravens after spraining his right knee during practice. Coach Jon Gruden said an MRI exam Thursday revealed the injury is not as serious as the Bucs feared and that the first-round draft pick is week to week.|||||||
Joseph was the 23rd player selected in the draft and won the right guard job in training camp. He will be replaced by third-year pro Jeb Terry, who will make his first career start Sunday.
