Maurice Stovall - #83 - TE
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/21/1985 |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, PA |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 3rd round, 26th pick by Buccaneers |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Stovall.|||||||
Stovall has played in 71 games with 11 starts after being selected in the third round of the 2006 draft by Tampa Bay. He has 52 receptions for 668 yards and three touchdowns. He spent five seasons with the Buccaneers before joining Detroit in 2011. He entered the NFL as a receiver before moving to tight end.
The Detroit Lions have signed Stovall to a one-year deal.|||||||
Stovall played in 15 games for the Lions last year but caught only one pass. The six-year veteran caught a career-high 24 passes for Tampa Bay in 2009.
Stovall was injured in the Buccaneers' regular season finale against the New Orleans Saints.|||||||
Stovall had two catches for 45 yards before hurting his groin in the first half and team officials have said his return is questionable.
Stovall is inactive for Sunday's game against New Orleans because of a sore back.|||||||
Stovall had 24 catches for 366 yards and a touchdown last season.
Stovall has signed a one-year tender to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.|||||||
Stovall entered the NFL as a third-round draft selection in 2006. In four seasons, he has 44 receptions for 579 yards and two touchdowns. He's made 33 special teams tackles in 44 career games.
