TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Addressing a lack of depth on the offensive line for the season opener, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released receiver David Boston and promoted tackle Scott Jackson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday. Boston is attempting a comeback after missing most of the past two seasons with the Miami Dolphins because of knee injuries. The one-time Pro Bowler signed with the Bucs in May, impressed coach Jon Gruden during offseason workouts and training camp and was one of seven receivers who survived final cuts a week ago. But with rookie guard Davin Joseph sidelined for Sunday's opener against the Baltimore because of a knee injury and the other starting guard, Dan Buenning, hobbled by an ankle sprain, the Bucs were thin on the offensive line. Jackson spent training camp with Tampa Bay before being released on Sept. 2. He was signed to the practice squad on Sept. 4. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
