Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jamon Meredith - #79 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 312 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/11/1986 |
| Birthplace | Simpsonville, SC |
| College | South Carolina |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 5th round, 26th pick by Packers |
Weapons, protection for Freeman on Dominik’s mind
It would make sense for the Bucs to fill in the gaps on their defense in this year's draft, but GM Mark Dominik is cautioning observers to avoid getting caught up in the conventional wisdom.
NFC South free-agent preview
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the free-agent picture for each club, here featuring the NFC South.
Dominik believes Bucs are positioned to remain on the rise
With the surprisingly successful Buccaneers selecting 20th in the first round this year, GM Mark Dominik is happy with the flexibility he believes that spot should provide in late April.
Bucs CB Barber staying in Tampa on one-year deal
The Buccaneers announced Tuesday that CB Ronde Barber will return for his 2011 season, as he signed a one-year contract with the only team he has played for.
Re-signing OG Joseph a top priority for Bucs
We hear ORG Davin Joseph, who is due to become a free agent at midnight on March 4 — barring a work stoppage — is the Buccaneers' top priority to re-sign.
NFC South 2010 season-in-review team reports
Josh Freeman had a 25-6 TD-INT ratio in leading the Buccaneers to a 10-6 record following a 3-13 mark in 2009. We review the NFC South teams.
Super Bowl still looking for first 'true' home team
Next season's champion will be crowned at Lucas Oil Stadium, and history tells us that the Colts will not be part of Super Bowl XLVI.
Three added to defensive staff in Tampa Bay
Three new coaches were hired in Tampa Bay on Tuesday to help improve the Buccaneers' young and talented defensive line.
Bucs DT McCoy says offseason will be a grind
PFW caught up with Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy, who was in Dallas taking in some of the events leading up to the Super Bowl, earlier this week.
Bucs hire new O-line coach
The Buccaneers have named Pat Morris their offensive line coach, replacing Pete Mangurian, who was fired on Friday.
Buccaneers content with receiving corps
It doesn't appear that the Buccaneers are feeling any urgency to add a veteran to their young receiving corps.
Bucs fire OL coach Mangurian
The Buccaneers fired offensive-line coach Pete Mangurian on Friday. The firing reportedly was because of Mangurian's abrasive style and his not getting along with players.
Buccaneers promote Quarles to coordinator of pro scouting
Former Buccaneers LB Shelton Quarles, who has been serving as a pro scout for the club the past four years, has been promoted to the position of coordinator of pro scouting.
Backfield help for Blount a need for Bucs
LeGarrette Blount is a powerful back with a violent running style and, following his impressive rookie year, some observers are wondering if the Bucs need to invest in a complementary back to help share the load with him.
Bucs name Stukes special-teams coach
The Buccaneers replaced special-teams coach Rich Bisaccia, who left to join the Chargers, with Dwayne Stukes.
PLAYER NEWS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Meredith to a two-year contract.|||||||
Meredith enters his NFL season, but has played in only 17 games, starting four. He was with Pittsburgh last season.
Meredith was awarded to the Giants off waivers from Detroit on Monday.|||||||
Meredith played in eight games with four starts for the Buffalo Bills in 2009. He played the first two games of this season with the Bills before being waived and claimed by the Lions. Detroit waived the former South Carolina Gamecock on Friday.
Meredith, who's filling in for injured starter Jonathan Scott (ankle), was carted off after spraining his right knee in the first quarter of Sunday's 31-10 loss to visting Houston.|||||||
Meredith will get some time to recover as the Bills have a bye next week.
The Bills have signed Meredith off Green Bay's practice squad to bolster their banged-up offensive line.|||||||
Meredith was drafted in the fifth round by the Packers, but failed to make Green Bay's roster. Signed Tuesday, he'll fill the spot left open after Buffalo placed starting right tackle Brad Butler on injured reserve.