Earnest Graham - #34 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 9"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/15/1980 |
| Birthplace | Naples, FL |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 9 |
Bucs promoted RB Madu to active roster
The Buccaneers have promoted RB Mossis Madu from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Wednesday.
Bucs RB Graham tears Achilles tendon, placed on I.R.
Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham was placed on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon injury suffered in Sunday's game against the Bears.
Bears-Buccaneers prediction
PFW associate editor Dan Parr makes his prediction for the outcome of Sunday's game between the Bears and Buccaneers.
Bears-Buccaneers matchup of the day: Friday
Brian Urlacher and the Bears' defense will face Bucs RB Earnest Graham on Sunday with LeGarrette Blount sidelined by a knee injury.
Bucs RB Blount not yet ready for every-down duty
The Buccaneers were hoping that LeGarrette Blount would have made more progress in becoming a better all-around back by this point.
Graham, Benn injured in Bucs' win
The Buccaneers will be without two offensive players as they fight for a playoff bid next week against the Saints.
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.
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Graham is out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles.|||||||
The team is already without LeGarrette Blount. The Bucs have a bye this week. If Blount remains sidelined, Kregg Lumpkin likely will move into a starting role.
Graham rushed for 109 yards in place of injured starter LeGarrette Blount, and Tampa Bay outlasted New Orleans 26-20.|||||||
Blount's status is unknown for Sunday's game in London against the Chicago Bears, so Graham might be a good addition to your roster if you're struggling.
Graham will miss Tampa Bay's season finale after being injured during the upset victory over the New Orleans Saints.|||||||
Graham tore a ligament in the big toe on his right foot Sunday. Stuck behind Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward, Graham rushed for just 66 yards this season.
Graham will miss the remainder of the season after injuring his right ankle during last week's victory over the Minnesota Vikings. He limped off the field on his only carry, which went for 3 yards.|||||||
Graham was leading Tampa Bay with 563 yards on 132 carries and scored four touchdowns. He had a career-best 898 yards and scored 10 times on 222 attempts. He also caught 49 passes for 324 yards. With Graham out, Warrick Dunn moves into the featured tailback role and Carnell Williams will be the backup.
Graham rushed for 62 yards on 19 carries and threw a halfback option pass to Alex Smith for the TD in the Bucs' 30-27 overtime win over the Chiefs on Sunday.|||||||
Graham has rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns on 64 attempts in his last four games after running for 393 yards and two scores on 67 carries in his first five. Tampa Bay has its bye this week.
