Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kevin Ogletree - #85 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 198 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/05/1987 |
| Birthplace | Queens, NY |
| College | Virginia |
| Years played | 5 |
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Olympic sprinter Demps signs with Patriots
The Patriots have signed ex-Florida RB-RS Jeff Demps, the team confirmed Friday evening.
Buccaneers activate OLT Penn
The Buccaneers have removed OLT Donald Penn from the active/non-football-injury list Friday, three weeks after suffering a calf injury.
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We’re told third-year veteran Mike Williams has been the Buccaneers' most consistent receiver in camp.
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Bucs DT McCoy off to fine start in camp
We are hearing DT Gerald McCoy has looked exceptional in the early stages of the Buccaneers’ training camp.
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After an impressive offseason, the Buccaneers could be primed to join the rest of the NFC South in terms of fantasy relevance.
Pivotal season ahead for Bucs OLT Penn
As the protector of QB Josh Freeman’s blind side, the Bucs are going to need Donald Penn to play better than he did late last season.
Bucs WR Benn to miss time with knee injury
Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn injured his right knee in practice on Friday and could miss a month, according to The Tampa Bay Times.
Report: Redskins claim WR Briscoe
The Redskins claimed WR Dezmon Briscoe off waivers on Friday, according to Adam Caplan of The Sideline View.
Bucs release WR Briscoe, add LB Williams
The Bucs released WR Dezmon Briscoe and signed former Panthers LB Thomas Williams on Thursday.
Bears acquire DT Price from Buccaneers
The Buccaneers traded DT Brian Price for the Bears for an undisclosed 2013 draft pick, pending a physical, the teams announced Thursday.
Bucs OLT Penn suffers calf injury
Buccaneers OLT Donald Penn strained a calf muscle while training, the team confirmed on Thursday.
PLAYER NEWS
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Ogletree.|||||||
Ogletree was a backup with the Dallas Cowboys the past four seasons, appearing in 46 games and making 57 catches for 730 yards and four touchdowns.
Ogletree is out for Thursday's game against Washington with a concussion.|||||||
Ogletree and safety Charlie Peprah sustained concussions last weekend against Cleveland.
Ogletree had eight catches for 114 yards and two scores Wednesday in a 24-17 win over the Giants in the opener.|||||||
Ogletree is the third receiver for Dallas, replacing the departed Laurent Robinson. Robinson had a big year for Dallas as he hooked up frequently with Tony Romo, and Ogletree looks poised to achieve similar things with defenses focused on Dez Bryant and Miles Austin. Ogletree represents a quality pickup for the thinking fantasy player.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Ogletree to a one-year contract.|||||||
Ogletree originally signed with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Virginia in 2009, he will compete for the role of No. 3 receiver behind Miles Austin and Dez Bryant after Laurent Robinson signed with Jacksonville. In 31 career games that include one start, Ogletree has 25 catches for 294 yards.
The Dallas Cowboys have placed wide receiver and kick returner Kevin Ogletree on season-ending injured reserve with a toe injury.|||||||
The Cowboys made the move Wednesday, three days after Ogletree was injured in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ogletree had been expected to see more playing time because of the season-ending injury to wide receiver Dez Bryant.