Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LeGarrette Blount - #27 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 247 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/05/1986 |
| Birthplace | Madison, FL |
| College | Oregon |
| Years played | 4 |
NFL investigating phone prank
The NFL is investigating the hacking of a phone conversation between GMs Buddy Nix of the Bills and Mark Dominik of the Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Buccaneers DE Bowers arrested for carrying gun at airport
Buccaneers DE Da’Quan Bowers was arrested Monday at LaGuardia Airport for illegally carrying a handgun, according to NBC New York.
Ranking the NFL divisions for 2013
PFW associate editor Kevin Fishbain takes an early stab at ranking the NFL's divisions for 2013, led by the NFC South.
Report: Bucs hire Wannstedt to coach special teams
The Buccaneers hired former Bills defensive coordinator Dave Wannstedt as their special-teams coordinator on Friday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Buccaneers hire McNulty as QBs coach
The Buccaneers hired John McNulty as quarterbacks coach, GM Mark Dominik confirmed Friday.
Bucs WR Jackson replaces Lions' Johnson in Pro Bowl
WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson.
Pressure will be turned up on Bucs QB Freeman
Our sources expect the Buccaneers to allow QB Josh Freeman to enter next season without a contract extension.
NFC South Spin cycle: Tough test awaits suspect Falcons run 'D'
The Falcons came up short against the Bucs in a game where they nothing to gain, and the Panthers rallied against the Saints in Week 17.
Falcons fall to Bucs in season finale
The Falcons couldn't gain momentum for the playoffs as Josh Freeman threw a touchdown pass to Mike William and the Buccaneers beat Atlanta 22-17.
Thursday's 60-second rant: Extending Freeman is dicey issue
With Josh Freeman nose-diving in the past two games, the conversation about whether he is the long-term answer for the Bucs has been renewed.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons earn top seed, Bucs keep sinking
The Falcons clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC with their win over the Lions in Week 16. Meanwhile, the Bucs continued to implode.
Bradford, Jenkins lead Rams past Buccaneers
Sam Bradford tossed a pair of touchdown passes and CB Janoris Jenkins scored his fourth TD of the season, helping the Rams beat the Buccaneers 28-13.
Bucs again will be looking for secondary help
Our sources believe the Bucs will be focusing on addressing their secondary in free agency and the draft for the second year in a row.
PLAYER NEWS
Blount had 58 yards and a TD on seven carries Sunday versus Kansas City.|||||||
Though Blount is no longer a serious fantasy option, he has a TD in each of the last two games and is seeing more action in the Tampa Bay offense. For the moment, he remains a bye-week fill-in in deeper leagues.
Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano said LeGarrette Blount is not expected to miss much time after injuring a groin late in the second quarter of their 30-7 loss to Tennessee on Friday night.|||||||
With the Bucs trailing 20-7 Blount, a starter in the backfield last season, took a hit to his left leg during a second-down run with 2:18 left in the half. He remained down on the field for several minutes before rising to his feet and gingerly walking off flanked by trainers. He didn't return to action, but remained in uniform and sat on the bench throughout the second half. But Schiano said the injury was sustained by how Blount's leg was bent backward.
Blount and receiver Preston Parker have signed exclusive-rights tender offers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.|||||||
Blount led Tampa Bay in rushing the past two seasons, gaining 1,007 yards as a rookie in 2010 and finishing with 781 yards and five touchdowns last year.
Blount had six carries for 12 yards in a 45-24 loss at Atlanta on Sunday.|||||||
Blount had 787 yards. He could get more carries next year with coach Raheem Morris relieved of his duties.
Blount running for 103 yards, though he also had two fumbles in Sunday's 23-17 loss to Tennessee.|||||||
Blount has back-to-back 100-yard games for the first time in his career.