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 |
Week 13 NFC South showdown moved to later kickoff time
The NFL has announced that the NFC South showdown between the Falcons and Buccaneers in Week 13 has been moved from a 1 p.m. ET kickoff to 4:15. The matchup will be broadcast on FOX.
Freeman leads Bucs past sluggish 49ers 21-0
Josh Freeman threw for 136 yards and two touchdown passes and the Buccaneers beat the stagnant San Francisco 49ers 21-0 on Sunday for their first win in this stadium since 1980 and only second ever in 13 tries.
Bucs WR Williams to play despite DUI arrest
Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris announced that WR Mike Williams will play Sunday against the 49ers despite the rookie wideout being arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Friday morning, according to Pewter Report.
Bucs WR Mike Williams arrested on DUI charge
Buccaneers WR Mike Williams was arrested and charged with driving under the influence by Hillsborough County sheriff's office deputies at 2:48 a.m. ET Friday.
Bucs looking to give Winslow more opportunities
As QB Josh Freeman has grown more comfortable throwing to rookie WRs Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn, it has cost TE Kellen Winslow some targets.
NFL announces two game time changes
The NFL has announced changes in kickoff times for a pair of Week 12 games.
Can’t count Bucs out of postseason picture
Finishing the season with a record above .500, and perhaps even making the playoffs, is looking like a surprisingly realistic goal for the Buccaneers.
Freeman, Blount lead Bucs over Panthers
Josh Freeman threw two touchdown passes and rookie LeGarrette Blount ran for a score to lead the surprising Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-16 victory over the struggling Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
Defenses showing Bucs’ Williams more respect
Tampa Bay WR Mike Williams, a potential Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, told PFW that defenses are starting to play him differently.
Buffalo and Tampa Bay blacked out
A lack of ticket sales have led Week 10 games in Buffalo and Tampa Bay to be blacked out.
NFC South midseason reports
WR Roddy White has stood out on a contending Falcons team. Read our midseason team reports on the NFC South.
Midseason headliners — for better or worse
Josh Freeman's ability to stage fourth-quarter comebacks helps explain why the Buccaneers are PFW's choice as the most surprising team at the halfway point. Read on to discover our picks for best team, most disappointing team, league MVP ...
Turner scores 2 TDs, Falcons hold off Bucs
Michael Turner scored two early touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons held off Tampa Bay with a gutty goal-line stand, taking over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory Sunday.
NFL suspends ex-Buccaneer Phillips
Former Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips has been suspended by the NFL for one game. The league has not disclosed the reason for the suspension.
Bucs rookie DT Price plans to return in time for 2011 season
Buccaneers DT Brian Price's rookie season came to a disappointing conclusion, as he was placed on injured reserve Nov. 2.
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.
