Ryan Purvis News

Ryan Purvis caught a two-point conversation during his first NFL pre-season game.

Josh Freeman will begin the season as the Bucs' No. 2 quarterback, a role coach Raheem Morris believes will accelerate the development of the team's first-round draft pick this year.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got a glimpse of the future and some of it was pretty good as the Joshes - Josh Freeman and Josh Johnson - led the Greg Olsen Buccaneer offense against the Houston Texans.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed defensive end Maurice Evans and cornerback William Middleton off waivers and re-signed seven players who were with the team during training camp to the practice squad.

Josh Freeman will have time to grow into his role as the Bucs' franchise quarterback.

Sep 02, 2009 - Marcus Hamilton was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round in 2007, played one game for the Bucs in 2008 and is currently a reserve cornerback for the Chicago Bears.

Byron Leftwich is putting the ball in the end zone and himself in a good position to win the Bucs' quarterback race.

Byron Leftwich is putting the ball in the end zone and himself in a good position to win the Bucs' quarterback race.