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Talib Turns Himself Into Police

May 30, 2014 7:10 PM

Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has turned himself in on a warrant accusing him of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend, police said. He was released after posting a $25,000 bond Wednesday. Police said they believe Talib and his mother, Okolo Talib, shot at the man March 21.

Associated Press

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Felony Warrant Issued For Aqib Talib

Sep 12, 2014 9:13 AM

An arrest warrant has been issued for Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib by police in a Dallas suburb. He is accused of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend. Garland police said Tuesday they believe Talib and his mother, Okolo Talib, shot at the man March 21. The man wasn't injured. Earlier that day, the man had been listed as a suspect in a disturbance and was charged with assault and interference with an emergency phone call from that incident. Authorities issued arrest warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for Talib and his mother. She turned herself in Tuesday. Police say Aqib Talib is set to turn himself in later this week.

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Talib 'Person Of Interest' In Shooting

Oct 31, 2014 12:56 AM

Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has been named a "person of interest" in a March 21 shooting. Police in Garland, Texas tabbed Talib with the title following an altercation between his sister, his sister's boyfriend and his mother. Pending an investigation, Talib could be arrested and charged with anything from discharging a firearm within a municipality to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Dallas Observer.

Pro Football Weekly

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49ers May Be Interested In Josh Johnson

Oct 27, 2014 5:44 AM

The 49ers may be interested in Buccaneers backup quarterback Josh Johnson. Johnson played for San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh at the University of San Diego.

Pro Football Weekly

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Buccaneers Considering Free Agents For Playoff Push

Aug 6, 2014 7:54 PM

Looking towards the postseason, the Buccaneers are considering the addition of some free agents to fortify their roster. Tampa Bay has had several misses in free agency in recent years, including running back Derrick Ward, who they signed away from the Giants. Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris says it could be time to add free-agent pieces to push Tampa Bay back over the top, especially with about 500 players scheduled to become unrestricted free agents when the lockout ends. "We wanted to accumulate talent throughout the draft, and it was no different in 2002 and 2001, when our ownership went out and got a Simeon Rice, a Brad Johnson or a Keenan McCardell (in free agency) in order to push that team over the top and help the draft classes of Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, John Lynch and Ronde Barber," Morris said. "We may be nearing that plateau. As soon as the free agency season is able to be open, some of those discussions will be more realistic. You're talking about adding components, getting the right guy, a good fit."

St. Petersburg Times

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Glazer Family-Owned Holding Company Lost $171M

Nov 2, 2014 3:09 AM

The American-owned holding company of Manchester United recorded a net loss of $171.5 million last season. The Glazer family's Red Football Joint Venture Limited incurred a $105.9 million expense to refinance to replace high-interest bank loans. The Glazers also own the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Associated Press

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Sources: Bucs Talking 'Hard Knocks'

Oct 31, 2014 7:24 AM

The Buccaneers are the leading candidate to be the next team featured on HBO's "Hard Knocks" series this summer, according to two sources with knowledge of talks that have taken place.

ESPN.com

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Ronde Barber: Don't Count Out Tiki

Oct 31, 2014 7:27 PM

Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber is urging fans not to bet against his identical twin brother, Tiki. Tiki, a former running back for the Giants, announced last week that he is planning a comeback to the NFL. "I wouldn't put anything past the guy," Ronde told the Tampa Tribune on Monday. "He's sitting around with a lot of nothing to do at the moment. Tiki's got the same drive that I do, and he's missed football for sure ... especially the last couple of years. If nothing materializes, nothing materializes." Tiki, 35, retired after the 2006 season as New York's all-time leading rusher with 10,449 yards.

NFL.com

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Buccaneers Not Interested In Gholston

Oct 7, 2014 12:56 PM

The Buccaneers have had some success with reclamation projects in the past, but they aren't interested in linebacker Vernon Gholston. Gholston, the eighth overall pick in 2008, was released by the Jets last week. Tampa Bay doesn't even have interest in bringing the linebacker in for a workout.

Pewter Report

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