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Aqib Talib Won't Face Suspension

Oct 31, 2014 8:51 AM

Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib won't be suspended for his arrest in connection with an offseason shooting in Texas. Tampa Bay general manager Mark Dominik said before Saturday night's preseason game against the Dolphins that the NFL office informed him by telephone earlier in the day. Talib is facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police in the Dallas suburb of Garland say they believe the 25-year-old player and his mother shot at a man in March.

Associated Press

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Report: Talib Expects Four-Game Suspension

Nov 1, 2014 11:40 AM

Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell earlier this week to discuss his alleged role in an offseason shooting. Three sources familiar with the situation indicated to Yahoo! Sports that Talib can expect a four-game suspension to open the season. However, multiple sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that nothing has been communicated to Talib regarding a suspension.

NFL.com

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Britt, Talib To Meet With Goodell

Nov 1, 2014 11:39 AM

Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt will meet Tuesday with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his arrests during the lockout. "I guess they finally found me," Britt said with a laugh. "But yeah, I heard from coach (Mike) Munchak, and we'll meet tomorrow and see what happens." Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib will also meet with Goodell on Tuesday, according to league sources. Talib was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas in March. He already was suspended one game last season for an altercation he had with a taxi driver.

ESPN.com

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Ochocinco Offers To Reimburse Foster If He's Fined

Nov 1, 2014 11:40 AM

Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco has offered to reimburse Buccaneers linebacker Mason Foster if he's fined for an incident on Thursday night. Foster was called for unnecessary roughness in the first quarter of the preseason game for a shot to Ochocinco's head. Ochocinco doesn't think any fine should come. And he feels so strongly about it that he's offering to pay the fine himself. In a message on Twitter directed to Foster, Ochocinco wrote, "Great hit last night,if u're fined I'll reimburse u boss. That's the way the game should b played." Foster replied, "thanks Bruh I appreciate it, good luck to you too."

Pro Football Talk

Tags: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Misc Rumor

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Cadillac Williams, Rams Agree To Deal

Aug 11, 2014 1:02 PM

The Rams and running back Cadillac Williams have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Williams, a former first-round pick, overcame two career-threatening knee injuries to become Tampa Bay's third-down back last season.

The Tampa Tribune

Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terms Agreement

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