Lawyers for Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib released a statement Thursday denying assault charges filed against the player in Texas, according to an NFL.com report. "It is important to note that these charges are only allegations, allegations that Aqib vigorously denies," Jay K. Reisinger and Frank A. Perez said in the statement. "Aqib is confident that once all of the facts are known, this matter will be resolved favorably and in an expeditious fashion."