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 |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | 1384 | 8 |
LB Alston joins Bucs
The Buccaneers announced they signed LB Jon Alston late Friday.
Bucs face decision on WR Clayton
It appears Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton's job is safe for now, but that could change in August.
Bucs trade for Eagles WR Brown
The Buccaneers announced they acquired WR Reggie Brown from the Eagles for a 2011 sixth-round draft pick.
Bucs cut three players
With hours to go before free agency begins, P Josh Bidwell, P Dirk Johnson and CB Torrie Cox will be available after being released by Tampa Bay.
NFC South team needs
With No. 1 WR Antonio Bryant departing in free agency, wide receiver is a pressing need for the Buccaneers. PFW continues its series in which it examines the needs of each team, analyzing the NFC South.
Bucs’ emphasis will be on draft, trades, not free agency
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik prepared the team's fans for the potential disappointment that will come when the Bucs are not major players for the top available players when free agency begins March 5.
Report: Bucs LB Hayes out 3-4 months
Buccaneers WLB Geno Hayes will be kept out of offseason practice for 3-4 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Reports: Bucs hire Van Pelt to coach QBs
The Buccaneers have hired former Bills offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt to become their quarterbacks coach.
Dominik praises Morris’ growth as head coach
Buccaneers GM Mark Dominik tells PFW he was impressed with head coach Raheem Morris' evolution as a head coach, in an exclusive interview during Senior Bowl practices.
Bucs concerned about Penn’s conditioning habits
The Buccaneers are expected to re-sign OLT Donald Penn, we hear, but sources say it would be no surprise if the team spends an early draft pick on a left tackle this offseason as well.
Allegations make Phillips’ return to Bucs even less likely
The Buccaneers were expected to allow S Jermaine Phillips to sign elsewhere when he became a free agent this offseason, and recent events have made his return even more of a longshot.
Bucs' Phillips arrested on felony battery charges
Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips was arrested at 4:50 a.m. Sunday for allegedly strangling his wife in a domestic dispute, according to an arrest report from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Website.
Bucs re-evaluating college scouting department
The Buccaneers announced one day after the season ended that Raheem Morris would be returning as head coach, but the team is re-evaluating its college scouting staff, we hear, and there could be some changes made.
Bucs confirm that Morris will return
The Buccaneers' ownership ended the speculation about head coach Raheem Morris' future on Monday.
Ruud reliable throughout trying year for Bucs
It has been a rough year for everyone involved in Tampa. Barrett Ruud, however, is still among the league leaders in tackles with 125 and he's an undisputed leader of a young corps of players on defense.
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.
