Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jonathan Casillas - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 227 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/03/1987 |
| Birthplace | New Brunswick, NJ |
| College | Wisconsin |
| Years played | 5 |
Bucs RB Blount can count on competition
Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount seems to be concerned that his days of having a firm hold on the featured-back job in Tampa could be limited.
Cowboys claim QB Carpenter
Dallas claimed QB Rudy Carpenter off waivers from Tampa Bay on Thursday. He'll square off with Stephen McGee for the team's No. 3 QB job.
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Blount, Parker sign ERFA tenders
Buccaneers RB LeGarrette Blount and WR Preston Parker signed their exclusive-rights free-agent tender offers, the team announced.
Bucs sign OT Dotson
The Buccaneers signed OT Demar Dotson to a two-year contract, the team announced Wednesday.
Bucs seem content with Blount
Although they still have cap space to spend on free agents, the Buccaneers appear to be sticking with LeGarrette Blount as their featured back, according to NFC Whispers.
49ers add depth behind Smith, sign QB Johnson
Days after reaching a contract extension with QB Alex Smith, the 49ers signed ex-Buccaneers free-agent QB Josh Johnson.
Buccaneers sign OT Meredith, cut DEs Crowder, Reed
The Buccaneers signed free-agent OT Jamon Meredith to a two-year deal, and released DE Tim Crowder and DE Nick Reed.
Bucs re-sign CB Barber
After contemplating retirement, free-agent CB Ronde Barber has agreed to return to the Buccaneers for the 2012 season.
Bucs DE Bennett signs tender
Buccaneers DE Michael Bennett has signed his restricted free-agent tender, the team announced Monday.
Bucs' ownership changing perception
There were many skeptical fans in Tampa when Bucs co-chairman Joel Glazer vowed in January to spend whatever it takes to win.
Bucs add QB Orlovsky
The Buccaneers signed QB Dan Orlovsky to a two-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
Bucs release C Faine
After spending big early in free agency, the Buccaneers have made a move to create more cap room, releasing veteran C Jeff Faine.
Bucs too willing to spend on interior offensive line
The Bucs are living large, and somewhat dangerously, in free agency, but they now boast one of the league's best guard tandems with Carl Nicks in tow.
PLAYER NEWS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Casillas.|||||||
Casillas is a fifth-year pro who spent the past four seasons with NFC South rival New Orleans. He started eight of 38 games he appeared in with the Saints, with three sacks and two fumble recoveries.
New Orleans scratched linebacker Jonathan Casillas for Sunday night's game against San Diego.|||||||
Casillas had been limited by a neck injury and was listed as questionable late in the week.
A right knee injury will keep Casillas out of Sunday's game against Minnesota.|||||||
Casillas, who has 43 tackles and three sacks, has been dealing with problems in his knee for much of this season.
Casillas will be out for the season with a foot injury.|||||||
Casillas appeared to have earned the starting spot that opened up when linebacker Scott Fujita left in free agency, but was hurt in the final preseason game at Tennessee on Thursday night.
