Mike Mickens News

For the second time this month Tampa Bay has raided the Cowboys' practice squad, this time taking quarterback Rudy Carpenter.

The team also placed quarterback Byron Leftwich on injured reserve with what was described as an "elbow ailment" and released cornerback Mike Mickens.

Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant was inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers , leaving rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to make his first NFL start without the Buccaneers' top wide receiver.

The Raiders will do a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signedA cornerback Mike Mickens off of the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad and releaed cornerback Marcus McCauley on Tuesday.

The Bucs continue to raid other teams for talent. Late Monday, Tampa Bay signed former University of Cincinnati defensive back Mike Mickens from the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.

Cowboys punt returner Patrick Crayton will try to set history in Sunday's game at Philadelphia.

Does this seem familiar or what, a primetime game in Philadelphia, and the Cowboys and Eagles playing for something substantial.

Tampa Bay has plucked cornerback Mike Mickens off the Cowboys' practice squad, bringing him up to its active roster.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former Hoggard High standout Connor Barth. The Bucs announced Tuesday Barth will replace kicker Shane Andrus.

PEORIA, AZ: Last year we came out of the final cuts with seven cornerbacks, then released Evan Oglesby to sign Keith Davis.

Patrick Watkins' phone was beeping before the Dallas Cowboys' final preseason game on Friday.

Marvin White was sitting, waiting and wondering where his next NFL stop would be when one of his coaches in Cincinnati sent him a text.

Reality TV show winner Jesse Holley still has a part with the Dallas Cowboys - on the practice squad.

The Dallas Cowboys released Gilmer native Manuel Johnson during the final round of roster cuts Saturday.

No matter how fervent you are, no matter how many Cowboys bootie slippers or pet bandanas you own, my guess is you have minimal interest in Friday's preseason finale.

Dressed in street clothes, and with nothing to do but watch, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Stephen Hodge started helping special teams coach Joe DeCamillis file photos on the sideline during Saturday night's preseason game.

By JEFF CAPLAN ARLINGTON - Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis deserves better.The man broke his neck when the team's indoor facility collapsed in May.

By JEFF CAPLAN ARLINGTON - Dallas Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis deserves better.The man broke his neck when the team's indoor facility collapsed in May.

JULY 30: Wide receiver Terrance Copper #18 of the Dallas Cowboys catches a pass in front of defensive back Terence Newman #41 during the first day of training camp on July 30, 2005 in Oxnard, California.