Connor Barth News

Drew Brees skipped his latest voluntary workout Thursday with the New Orleans Saints, a team that could use a welcome and familiar face in this turbulent offseason, as he and the club remain at loggerheads over his unresolved contract situation.

There's certainly very little down time, with a deliberate pace and players hustling even during water breaks.

Connor Barth agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Buccaneers earlier this week, ensuring the fourth-year veteran placekicker would remain a "Pewter Pirate" for the next four seasons.

Most NFL players who receive the franchise tag can't wait to parlay it into a multi-year deal.

AUGUST 21: Kicker Connor Barth #10 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicks a field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs during a preseason game at Raymond James Stadium on August 21, 2010 in Tampa, Florida.

PK Connor Barth showed up for the Buccaneers' first voluntary offseason practice Tuesday, but not to work out or sign a new contract.

The NFL Players Association's grievance against the NFL in the Saints' bounty situation will be heard Wednesday by an arbitrator.

The Tampa Bay Times played some connect-the-dots today , and suggested that kicker Connor Barth could be getting ready to sign a long-term deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .

According to the NFL Transaction Wire posted at The Sideline View by NFL insider Adam Caplan, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived wide receiver Raymond Webber .