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 |
Fast start unlikely for Vikings this year
Minnesota may have to rely more heavily on RB Adrian Peterson because their passing game is likely to struggle early in the season. Peterson appears eager for a bigger workload, but we hear the coaches may be reluctant to grant ...
Report: WR Jackson's agents say trade fell through
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson's agents said Sunday a trade for their client fell through on Saturday, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sunday.
Where does Maroney stand with Patriots?
A shortage of touches in the preseason for Patriots RB Laurence Maroney has observers wondering about his status with the team, according to "AFC Whispers."
Chargers WR Jackson willing to sit out 2010
Pro Bowl WR Vincent Jackson said in an interview Friday that he is willing to sit out the entire 2010 season unless he gets a long-term contract from the Chargers.
Report: Seahawks, Vikings balk at Jackson's asking price
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that both the Vikings and Seahawks have been turned off by the salary demands of Chargers holdout WR Vincent Jackson, whose agent says he isn't sure the Chargers want to trade his client.
Report: Chargers place Jackson, McNeill on roster exempt list
The Chargers have officially placed WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill on the roster exempt list, which will result in a three-game suspension for both players upon signing a contract, according to the North County Times.
Report: Seahawks given permission to talk with Jackson
The Chargers gave the Seahawks permission to talk with WR Vincent Jackson, who is not close to signing a new deal with San Diego.
NFL suspends Chargers WR Jackson for three games
The Chargers have been notified by the NFL that WR Vincent Jackson will miss the first three regular-season games of 2010 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.
Redskins' interest in Chargers' Jackson unclear
Reports suggest that the Redskins are one of the teams that are interested in acquiring disgruntled Chargers WR Vincent Jackson, but that interest might have changed following Jackson's three-game suspension.
Reports: Chargers WR Jackson handed three-game suspension
The NFL has suspended Chargers WR Vincent Jackson for three games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy, according to ESPN and NFL Network.
Bolts will deal Jackson for right price
Just months after going to the Pro Bowl, WR Vincent Jackson might not be a member of the Chargers when the 2010 season begins.
Report: Chargers' Jackson, McNeill prepared to hold out first 10 weeks of season
Chargers unsigned restricted free agents WR Vincent Jackson and OLT Marcus McNeill are both prepared to sit out the first 10 weeks of the regular season after not receiving long-term contract offers, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Chargers need to lock up McNeill, Jackson
Refusing to give long-term contracts to OLT Marcus McNeill and WR Vincent Jackson could be a costly mistake by Chargers GM A.J. Smith.
Chargers, unsigned RFAs at standstill
We're told that a line has been drawn in the sand in San Diego, where four unsigned restricted free agents have refused to report to voluntary workouts and are not expected to participate in any minicamps this offseason.
Report: Chargers will offer highest tenders to Merriman, Jackson, Floyd
The Chargers will offer the highest possible contract tenders to restricted free agents OLB Shawne Merriman and WRs Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Update: No jail time for Chargers' Jackson in DUI case
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has been required to serve four days in a work-release program and received five years' probation after pleading guilty to a 2009 DUI charge, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was also handed a fine ...
Key decisions lie ahead for Chargers' Smith
Maybe more so than any team in the league, the Chargers have a number of critical decisions to make this offseason. First and foremost, though, is choosing which of their many key free agents they wish to keep — either long-term ...
Bye week allowing Bolts to be full strength for playoff run
Although the Chargers' last loss — way back in Week Six — came after a bye, the team isn't worried about history repeating itself following its week off before the divisional playoff round. From what we hear, head coach Norv Turner ...
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.
