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Buccaneers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Bucs finally made a move for a veteran receiver.

Tampa Bay acquired Eagles receiver Reggie Brown for a sixth round pick in 2011.

The 29-year-old Brown originally was a second-round pick in 2005 out of Georgia and very productive early in his career. But he slipped steadily on the Eagles' depth chart the past two seasons and was their fifth receiver. Brown was inactive for the first two games of the 2009 season, starting just one game when Jeremy Maclin was injured.

Brown caught only nine passes for 155 yards and no touchdowns last season. In 2008, Brown was plagued by injuries and lost his starting job to DeSean Jackson. Eventually, he fell behind Jason Avant and Kevin Curtis and was inactive for their NFC playoff game against the Cardinals.

Contrast the...

Bengals sign Antonio Bryant, killing the T.O. + Ochocinco dream (Yahoo! Sports)

The Cincinnati Bengals did indeed sign a free agent receiver, but it wasn't the one that Chad Ochocinco...

The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1 (Yahoo! Sports)

For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.

Buccaneers acquire WR Reggie Brown from Eagles for 2011 sixth-round draft pick (The Canadian Press)

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft.

Bucs acquire WR Brown from Eagles for draft pick (AP)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired wide receiver Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 draft. The deal was announced by both teams Monday, the fourth day of free agency. The 29-year-old Brown has 177 career receptions and 17 touchdowns. Brown was selected third in the second round of the 2005 draft after playing four years at the University of Georgia.

Bears’ aggression suggests a sense of urgency (Yahoo! Sports)

Chicago's uncharacteristic foray into free agency is a sign the coaching staff and front office are desperate.

Bucs release punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson; cornerback Torrie Cox (The Canadian Press)

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson and reserve cornerback Torrie Cox.

Buccaneers release Bidwell, 2 others (AP)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson and reserve cornerback Torrie Cox. The moves Thursday came hours before the start of the NFL's free agency period. Bidwell spent six seasons with the Bucs after joining them as an unrestricted free agent in 2004. Johnson appeared in 11 games last season, filling in for the injured Bidwell, who did not play after...

How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency (AP)

How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.

Rolle Says He Isn’t Ticked About the Bucs Questioning His Decision to Study at Oxford (SportingNews.com)

Both Myron Rolle and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris say there are no hard feelings after the team...