Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Vincent Jackson - #83 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 230 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/14/1983 |
| Birthplace | Colorado Springs, CO |
| College | Northern Colorado |
| Years played | 9 |
| Drafted | 2005, 2nd round, 29th pick by Chargers |
Injury another setback for DT McCoy, Bucs
The Bucs will miss Gerald McCoy's presence as they try to rebound after losing two in a row and three of their last four games.
Bucs DT McCoy tears biceps, done for season
Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy will reportedly see his season end early for the second year in a row with a biceps injury.
Brees gets Saints back to their winning ways
Drew Brees passed for 258 yards and two touchdowns, and New Orleans running backs combined for 195 yards rushing in a 27-16 victory over the Buccaneers.
Despite errors, Bucs' Talib remains key playmaker
Although he is prone to making some egregious mistakes, the Buccaneers consider CB Aqib Talib one of their impact players, according to NFC Whispers.
Bucs activate LS Economos
The Buccaneers activated LS Andrew Economos from the reserve/non-football injury list on Friday and waived S David Sims.
Bond strong between Bucs' Freeman, Winslow
We hear there is no teammate Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman trusts more than TE Kellen Winslow.
Buccaneers sign safety David Sims
The Buccaneers have signed S David Sims, bolstering the team's depth in the secondary.
Bucs expecting Freeman to make adjustments
The Bucs, while concerned, are not panicking about Josh Freeman's ups and downs this season.
Bucs give FS Jackson one-year extension
The Buccaneers signed FS Tanard Jackson to a one-year contract extension on Thursday.
Bucs promoted RB Madu to active roster
The Buccaneers have promoted RB Mossis Madu from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Wednesday.
Bucs RB Graham tears Achilles tendon, placed on I.R.
Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham was placed on injured reserve with a torn Achilles tendon injury suffered in Sunday's game against the Bears.
Shorts and Shells: Week Seven
We take a look at the Dolphins' horrible Week Seven performance, on and off the field; Brian Robison's ill-advised kick; the Chiefs' ugly awesomeness; and plenty more.
Forte runs Bears to victory in London
Matt Forte ran for 145 yards and a touchdown and the Bears held on to beat the Buccaneers 24-18 on Sunday in London.
Bears-Buccaneers prediction
PFW associate editor Dan Parr makes his prediction for the outcome of Sunday's game between the Bears and Buccaneers.
London trips raise questions about Bucs' future
The Bucs are playing their second game in London in three seasons, but Bucs GM Mark Dominik shot down rumors of the franchise considering a permanent move overseas.
PLAYER NEWS
Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson, who broke the NFL's single- season record for reception yards in 2012.|||||||
Jackson led the Bucs with career bests of 72 receptions and 1,384 yards after signing with them as a free agent last winter, helping numerous fantasy owners to tremendous showings in their leagues along the way.
Jackson caught seven passes for 108 yards during Sunday's 28-13 loss to St. Louis.|||||||
Jackson turned in his fifth 100-yard effort although he couldn't find the end zone. The ninth-year pro leads the Bucs with 69 receptions for 1,334 yards and eight touchdowns and has been everything the team envisioned they were getting when he signed a five-year, $55.55 million contract as a free agent after spending eight years with the San Diego Chargers.
Jackson caught six passes for 81 yards but was held out of the end zone on Sunday against New Orleans.|||||||
Jackson has declined somewhat as a scoring threat as the season has progressed. He caught five touchdown passes in Tampa Bay's first six games but has scored only three times in eight games since.
Jackson hauled in six receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 loss to Philadelphia.|||||||
With 1,145 receiving yards, Jackson is 23 away from setting a new career high. His receiving TDs are tied for seventh in the league.
Jackson had six catches for 94 yards and a touch in Sunday's win over Carolina.|||||||
V-Jax has sisx TDs in his last seven games.