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Recently released running back Derrick Ward will visit with the Houston Texans on Friday, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported, citing a league source.

Will Thursday's preseason finale be wide receiver Michael Clayton's final one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? He hopes not, but signs seem to point to it, The St. Petersburg Times reported Thursday.

Derrick Ward's unproductive stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over.

Derrick Ward's unproductive stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is over.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib received a one-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy, the league announced Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman had the soft case removed from his fractured right thumb Monday, and the starter expects to return to practice next week and be ready for the Sept. 12 season opener against the Cleveland Browns.

By the time the Tampa Bay Buccaneers closed out a preseason victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, quarterback Josh Freeman had regained his composure and was talking positively about the thumb injury that will sideline him until at least the opening week of the regular season.

Josh Freeman's preseason is over, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can only hope his injured thumb doesn't lead to another slow start when the real games begin.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman fractured the tip of his right throwing thumb during Saturday night's 20-15 home victory over the Kansas City Chiefs and will miss the remainder of the preseason.

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks officially retired from the NFL on Wednesday, making the announcement in a two-minute video presentation.

Filed under: Buccaneers, NFC South

Raheem Morris, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach, stood up for rookie receiver Mike Williams, a troubled player at Syracuse, but maybe a guy who can carve a different persona with the Bucs.

Morris said Monday night the team listened to Williams explanations (alibis) for why he quit (or didn't quit) at Syracuse University last season. The coach said the Bucs tried to get as close to the truth as possible.

 

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Filed under: Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Panthers, Saints, NFC South

If you have ever seen the Atlanta Falcons' Jerious Norwood get loose in space, it is quite a sight. He can scoot and he has moves uncommon for a 200-pound scat back.

The problem is actually seeing Norwood in pads, much less in space. He's hurt. Again.

The Falcons fifth-year running back is on the shelf with a hip injury. He is supposed to be the Lightning to Michael Turner's Thunder, but so far he is a spark here and a spark there. He played 10 games last season and it was hard to see his full value to the organization.

The Falcons' next best running back, besides Turner, is Jason Snelling, a smart, two-way back who is going to get opportunities again this season.

 

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Filed under: Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Panthers, Saints, AFC South

So who is the real player in the NFC South, the guy who elevates, the guy who stretches himself over the hole in the floor so others can walk across his back to safety? Every team has a guy, the fixer. The Saints had that guy in 2009 with Darren Sharper, who fixed a defense with his ball-hawking and big plays.

Who's next in 2010?

Here is a list of the NFC South's "Fixers":

 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran left tackle Donald Penn signed a six-year contract extension Saturday, bringing an end to the long-lingering issue of his future with the team.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed first-round draft pick Gerald McCoy to a five-year contract that a league source told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora is worth $63 million, with $35 million guaranteed.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and starting left tackle Donald Penn have agreed to the parameters of a long-term conract extension, according to a league source.

It's not just because they're longtime buddies that Gerald McCoy is watching with interest as No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford negotiates his first contract with the St. Louis Rams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Jeremy Trueblood won't face charges after spending a night in jail following a disturbance at a Greenwood, Indiana convenience store.

One-time Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams said Tuesday that he's leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' front office to pursue "new options."

Kick returner and reserve running back Clifton Smith has signed a one-year tender to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.