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Bucs activate Eric Wright as they close in on record

Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com

Earlier this week, Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano sounded unsure about activating Eric Wright after his four-game suspension for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Apparently, he’s been convinced that having his best corner…

Times Staff, tampabay.com

Third-year receiver Mike Williams needs 69 yards on Sunday to record his first 1,000-yard season. Williams also is poised to set a career high in yards per catch, entering the game with 16.3 yards per reception — sixth among starting receivers. He’s q…

Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com

The rookie wall has taken on a somewhat different dynamic in Tampa. Typically, we hear about first-year NFL players having a hard time when football season extends beyond the 11 or 12 games with which they are familiar.  For first-year NFL head coach Gr…