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 |
Buccaneers' LeGrand announces retirement
The Buccaneers' Eric LeGrand announced his retirement Thursday. He was originally signed by the team on May 2.
NFC South training-camp reports
Pro Football Weekly's preview of what to expect from the Falcons, Panthers, Saints and Buccaneers in training camp.
Report: Bucs agree to terms with No. 7 pick Barron
The Buccaneers agreed to terms with No. 7 overall pick S Mark Barron, according to Pro Football Talk.
Fantasy: These three are due for comebacks
Here are three players who could be poised to make a big comeback on the fantasy scene in 2012.
Buccaneers to use new blackout policy
The Buccaneers announced they will take advantage of the NFL’s new blackout policy.
Charges against Bucs CB Wright dropped
The Los Angeles County District Attorney reportedly has dropped charges of DUI against Buccaneers CB Eric Wright.
Ranking the last-place teams heading into 2012
It’s always hard to imagine last-place teams turning things around quickly, but it happens nearly every season in the NFL. Here's who could do it in 2012.
Bucs banking on progress from Foster
After a tough introduction to the NFL, Mason Foster is getting another chance to prove he is the answer at middle linebacker for the Buccaneers.
RB Ward announces retirement
Former Giants and Texans RB Derrick Ward announced his retirement on Twitter on Tuesday.
Report: Buccaneers CB Wright arrested for DUI
Buccaneers CB Eric Wright was arrested and booked on a felony charge of driving under the influence.
Bucs counting on TE Stocker to meet challenge
Although the Buccaneers signed Dallas Clark this offseason, Luke Stocker is the tight end the team is most excited about.
Lions add veteran S Jones
The Lions signed former Buccaneers S Sean Jones to a one-year deal on Monday.
Bucs encouraged by Freeman's offseason
Coming off a season in which his decision-making appeared to regress, Josh Freeman is trying to put a disappointing 2011 behind him.
Charges against Bucs CB Talib dismissed
Charges of assault with a deadly weapon against Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib were dismissed Monday by Dallas (Tex.) County prosecutors, according to multiple reports.
Bucs want to assess receivers in even camp battle
We hear that Buccaneers WRs Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn will enter training camp on a fairly even playing field.
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.
