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 |
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Four
For the second week in a row, the Falcons are the only NFC South team celebrating a victory on Monday.
RG3 leads 'Skins in dramatic win over Bucs
Rpbert Griffin III helped lead the Redskins down the field in the final minute, setting up Billy Cundiff to redeem himself with a game-winning field goal.
Bucs' Bennett becomes even more critical cog on 'D'
Buccaneers DLE Michael Bennett is well on his way to a career year after recording three sacks in the first three games.
Bucs-Redskins blacked out in Tampa
Sunday’s Buccaneers-Redskins game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay will be blacked out on local television.
Bucs add DE Charleston
The Buccaneers signed DE Jeff Charleston and placed DE Adrian Clayborn on injured reserve.
Bucs sign WR Parrish, release WR Shipley
The Buccaneers signed WR Roscoe Parrish and cut WR Jordan Shipley on Tuesday.
Bucs lose DE Clayborn for the season
Buccaneers second-year DE Adrian Clayborn will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Three
The undefeated Falcons had no trouble disposing of the Chargers, while the rest of the NFC South came up short in Week Three.
Cowboys top Bucs 16-10 in home opener
DeMarco Murray had an 11-yard touchdown run, Dan Bailey kicked three field goals and the Cowboys beat Tampa Bay 16-10 Sunday.
Bucs sign WR Underwood, release WR Parker
The Buccaneers swapped receivers on Thursday, signing Tiquan Underwood and releasing Preston Parker.
Key matchup: Buccaneers OTs vs. Cowboys pass rush
In Thursday’s Key Matchup, we analyze the battle on the edges in pass-rush situations when the Bucs visit the Cowboys in Week Three.
NFC South Spin cycle: Week Two
As the Falcons celebrate a 2-0 start, panic might be setting in for the 0-2 Saints. The Panthers and Bucs, at 1-1, both have positives to build off of.
Bucs bring back WR Shipley
The Buccaneers brought back WR Jordan Shipley on Tuesday and released OG Derek Hardman.
Unbeaten Cardinals riding Kolb as far as possible
The Cardinals, with a backup quarterback, beat Tom Brady and the Patriots; the Buccaneers building something; plus replacement refs taking step back.
Giants rally to top Bucs in a shootout
Eli Manning threw for 510 yards, and the Giants came back from a 14-point deficit to a wild 41-34 victory Sunday over the Buccaneers.
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.
