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 |
Gut-check time in San Diego
Sure as shooting, with QB Philip Rivers setting his sights on a new single-season league record for passing yardage, the Chargers appear primed for another late-season charge to the playoffs — provided their special teams stop shooting themselves in the foot.
Without much help, Rivers putting Bolts on his back
Despite playing with a cast of reserve receivers, Chargers QB Philip Rivers is on a record-setting pace.
Chargers WR Jackson officially signs tender
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson officially signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender on Friday.
Jackson will return to Chargers next week
WR Vincent Jackson will report to the Chargers next week and sign his restricted free-agent tender, according to his agent, making him eligible to play in Week 12.
Chiefs trade DE Magee to Bucs
The NFL's trade deadline passed at 4 p.m. ET with just one trade occurring, the Chiefs sending DE Alex Magee to the Bucs for a 2011 draft choice.
Report: NFLPA advises Jackson, Mankins to report
Two restricted free-agent holdouts — Chargers WR Vincent Jackson and Patriots OG Logan Mankins — will likely report to their respective teams before the end of the season at the urging of their union, according to an ESPN report late Wednesday.
Trade winds blowing — barely
If you're hoping for some sort of blockbuster deal to spice things up around the league before the trade deadline, you'll probably be disappointed.
McFadden running with new sense of purpose
After two disappointing seasons in Oakland, former No. 4 overall draft choice Darren McFadden is picking up yardage after contact to a much greater extent than he had before, according to AFC West Whispers.
Deadline passes for Chargers WR Jackson to be traded
The deadline imposed for Chargers WR Vincent Jackson to be traded, which would have allowed him to reduce his suspension from six games to four, has passed with no deal consummated.
Clock keeps ticking on Vincent Jackson deal
The Chargers have until 4 p.m. EDT to make a deal involving WR Vincent Jackson that will keep his reduced suspension in place.
Vikings' 60-second rant: Favre, receivers must hook up
If the Vikings are going to turn this thing around offensively, QB Brett Favre and his receivers are going to have to be the ones to fix the problem.
Report: Rams still interested in WR Jackson
The Rams reportedly are still interested in trading for disgruntled Chargers WR Vincent Jackson.
Vikings' Harvin to have MRI on Monday
Vikings WR Percy Harvin will undergo an MRI on his injured hip on Monday, which could lead to more speculation that the team would entertain a trade for Charger WR Vincent Jackson.
Rivers still finding his way without Jackson
The final numbers might not have reflected it, but the absence of WR Vincent Jackson clearly affected Philip Rivers in the Chargers' Week One loss at Kansas City, with the QB and WR Malcom Floyd clearly not on the same ...
Jackson's suspension reduced from six games to four if he is traded
The NFL and NFLPA reached a settlement that will allow WR Vincent Jackson to miss only one additional game, for a total of four, if he is traded to another team, instead of the three normally required after being placed ...
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.
