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 |
Jaguars will pursue top WR
Jaguars GM Gene Smith is expected to go after whomever he considers the best available wide receiver in free agency (Vincent Jackson?), according to our AFC Whispers.
Major questions for Chargers' receivers
There is a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the Chargers' receivers, as free agents may depart and some key players are injury concerns.
Chargers-Bears matchup of the day: Friday
After showing off his skills against Lions WR Calvin Johnson in Week 10, Charles Tillman will get another chance to cover one of the league's top receivers on Sunday.
Packers-Chargers matchup of the day: Tuesday
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the first of five key matchups this week in the Packers' Week Nine game this Sunday against the Chargers.
Gates returns to Chargers' practice
Chargers TE Antonio Gates returned to practice on Monday and is hopeful to play in Week Seven vs. the Jets.
Chargers WR Jackson might be franchised again
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has never hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent, and that might continue into the 2012 offseason.
Chargers' Jackson, Dolphins' Soliai don't get long-term deals
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson and Dolphins NT Paul Soliai both will play the 2011 season under the terms of their one-year franchise tags.
Respondents to poll believe Rivers-Jackson will be top QB-WR duo in 2011
Chargers QB Philip Rivers and WR Vincent Jackson finished atop a PFW web poll asking, "Which QB-WR duo will outperform all others this season?"
Chargers announce signings
The Chargers announced their free-agent signings on Friday night, including RB Mike Tolbert.
Chargers Jackson will sign franchise tag, report to camp
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson will be in attendance when the team reports to camp on July 27, ending speculation that he would hold out for a long-term contract for the second consecutive summer.
Report: Jackson withdraws request for compensation
It appears one of the biggest hurdles left for the NFLPA is gone, as Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has agreed to withdraw his claim for compensation.
Report: Player reps meeting through weekend
Player reps reportedly sent an email saying they will meet on Monday, but NFLPA spokesman George Atallah said he does not know about the email.
Expect 2011 to be Jackson's last as a Charger
Frustrated with not being able to work out a long-term contract, Chargers WR Vincent Jackson is finally going to get his chance to hit the open market — in 2012.
Compensation for Mankins, Jackson remains a hurdle
NFL Network reported Thursday morning that compensation requests from Vincent Jackson and Logan Mankins remain an obstacle to a new labor agreement.
Report: Mankins and Jackson ask for free agency or money
Patriots OG Logan Mankins and Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, two of the plaintiffs in the "Tom Brady vs. NFL" antitrust lawsuit, have asked for special deals as part of the suit's settlement.
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.