Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nate Kaeding - #3 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 187 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1982 |
| Birthplace | Iowa City, IA |
| College | Iowa |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 3rd round, 2nd pick by Chargers |
Bucs-Rams blacked out in Tampa
The Buccaneers-Rams Week 16 game at Raymond James Stadium will be blacked out on local television.
Source: Bucs' Schiano warns LB coach Cox
Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano apparently sided with the players in a sideline spat involving defensive assistant Bryan Cox in Sunday's loss to the Saints.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons not playing pretend
The Falcons bounced back in a big way Sunday as the Panthers stayed hot and the Saints dealt the Bucs a brutal loss.
Saints roll past Buccaneers 41-0
Drew Brees passed for 307 yards and four touchdowns, and the Saints recorded their first shutout since 1995 in a 41-0 victory over the Buccaneers.
Bucs place CB Lewis on I.R.
The Buccaneers placed CB Myron Lewis on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and claimed OG Hayworth Hicks.
NFC South Spin cycle: Disturbing start to December for Falcons
The Falcons, Saints and Buccaneers each took a big step backward Sunday, but the Panthers earned their best win of the Ron Rivera-era.
Foles leads Eagles to thrilling win over Buccaneers
Nick Foles threw a pair of touchdown passes in the final four minutes, as Philadelphia rallied to beat the Buccaneers 23-21 and end an eight-game losing streak.
Bucs' pass rush coming up short
With Adrian Clayborn sidelined since a Week Three injury, Gerald McCoy and Michael Bennett have struggled to pick up the pass-rushing slack.
NFC South Spin cycle: Falcons cross one hurdle
The NFC South-champion Falcons dealt the rival Saints a blow in Week 13, and the Panthers and Bucs both came up short out West.
Manning's three TDs help Broncos win AFC West
Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns to help the Broncos wrap up the AFC West with a 31-23 victory Sunday over the Buccaneers.
Redskins QB Griffin, Bucs LB David named Rookies of the Month
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and Buccaneers LB Lavonte David were named the Rookies of the Month for November.
Key matchup: Bucs pass rush vs. Broncos pass protection
In today’s Key matchup, we look into the Bucs’ pass rush ahead of its meeting with Peyton Manning and the Broncos.
Buccaneers re-sign OL Hardman
The Buccaneers announced Wednesday that they have signed OG-OT Derek Hardman to the 53-man roster.
Bucs place S Grimm, OT Trueblood on I.R.
The Buccaneers placed S Cody Grimm and OT Jeremy Trueblood on injured reserve Tuesday.
CB Wright has been a letdown for Bucs
There is already speculation about what Buccaneers CB Eric Wright's future might hold after the season.
PLAYER NEWS
Kaeding has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who placed kicker Dan Carpenter on injured reserve because of a right groin injury.|||||||
Kaeding is the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history at 87 percent (180 of 207), and he made the Pro Bowl in 2006 and 2009. He had been a free agent since he was released from injured reserve by the San Diego Chargers on Oct. 30.
The San Diego Chargers have waived kicker Nate Kaeding after he passed a physical.|||||||
Kaeding was hurt in practice on Sept. 28, two days before a game at Kansas City. The Chargers signed Nick Novak that day. If Kaeding isn't claimed on waivers, the Chargers will owe him $1.1 million in termination pay. Kaeding was drafted in the third round in 2004 with one of the three picks the Chargers obtained along with Philip Rivers from the New York Giants in exchange for Eli Manning.
Kaeding, who entered the season as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, is out for the year after injuring his left knee during the season's opening kickoff.|||||||
Kaeding is believed to have torn his anterior cruciate ligament. Coach Norv Turner said only that the kicker tore ligaments and would have surgery.
Kaeding is scheduled to have an MRI exam Monday on what could be a serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.|||||||
Kaeding was hurt during the opening kickoff Sunday, which Minnesota's Percy Harvin returned 103 yards for a touchdown. The Chargers rallied to win 24-17.
Kaeding missed his second straight practice Friday after spraining his ankle in a Wednesday practice. The Chargers kicker is listed as probable for Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game in Pittsburgh.|||||||
San Diego coach Norv Turner expressed worry, but Kaeding told the San Diego Union-Tribune, "I'll be ready." Turner told the Union-Tribune that punter Mike Scrifies, who attempted five field goals in college, is the backup kicker.
