Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Polamalu was hurt during a 27-0 loss Sunday at Baltimore, and the team initially felt the injury might be serious. Tests revealed a second-degree knee sprain, and coach Bill Cowher said Tuesday that surgery is not needed. The All-Pro safety has not missed a game to injury in his four NFL seasons. He received a concussion Nov. 12 against New Orleans and sat out most of the game, but returned ...

While they have only been in the same division for five seasons, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers sure have a lot of stories to tell. The rivalry has produced last-second finishes, the first blocked extra point to force overtime in NFL history and a war of words _ between a kicker and a punter. Even the cheerleaders aren't safe when these two teams meet. ``There are different rivals ...

If Matt Bryant's idea of fun is lining up for the kick of his life, then he sure had a blast on Sunday. Bryant nailed a 62-yard field goal _ the third-longest in NFL history _ to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers an improbable 23-21 last-second victory over Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles. The kick ruined a gallant comeback engineered by McNabb after the Bucs built a 17-0 lead, ...

There was no doubt in Michael Clayton's mind. When he lunged for the end zone, he had the football _ and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first victory _ firmly in his grasp. ``I knew I scored,'' said Clayton, whose eight-yard touchdown reception with 35 seconds remaining gave the previously winless Bucs a 14-13 victory over the fuming Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. ``It was our time,'' he added. ``This team has ...

Reggie Bush made his first NFL touchdown worth the wait. The rookie running back _ drafted with immense fanfare after winning the Heisman Trophy _ brought back a critical punt return 65 yards for a touchdown with under five minutes remaining to lift the New Orleans Saints to a 24-21 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday. Bush escaped Tampa Bay's initial pursuit by scampering across the field to his right, then turning on the jets as he ...

The game was on the line and Chris Simms had no intention of abandoning his teammates. Speaking publicly for the first time since having his spleen removed following a game last month, the Tampa Bay quarterback said Thursday he's not second-guessing himself about remaining on the field with an injury that possibly ended his season. ``I want to play football. I want to be out there. It's what I love ...

Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms was released from St. Joseph's Hospital over the weekend, less than a week after undergoing surgery to remove a ruptured spleen. The fourth-year pro was injured during a loss to Carolina on Sept. 24. He took several hard hits during the game, and the Bucs originally thought he had bruised ribs and was battling dehydration when he was taken to the hospital. It's uncertain which ...

Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms was moved from St. Joseph's Hospital's intensive care unit to a medical recovery floor on Tuesday, two days after having his spleen removed. Simms was injured during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Doctors expect a full recovery. The quarterback's family issued a statement through the hospital, thanking well-wishers for their support and adding that Simms' condition is improving daily. ``He is expected to ...

Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms had his spleen removed after taking several hard hits in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers and was resting comfortably in a hospital. ``Chris is doing well and we anticipate a full recovery,'' team physician Dr. Joe Diaco said in a brief statement, adding the 26-year-old son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms was in stable condition. Simms had a blood transfusion ...

Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms had his spleen removed after taking several hard hits in Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers and was resting comfortably in a hospital. ``Chris is doing well and we anticipate a full recovery,'' team physician Dr. Joe Diaco said in a brief statement. He added that the 26-year-old son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms was in stable condition. Simms had a ...