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NFL Free Agency: Reports Conflicting on Lofton, Bucs close on Jackson, Nicks, Interested in Tolbert, Wright

2012-03-13T23:23:19Z

Originally published on BucsNation.com

Updated: 7:15 pm

Latest on Mike Tolbert

Tampa Bay Times' Stephen Holder is reporting the Bucs have an interest in Mike Tolbert

Bucs have been in contact with Mike Tolbert as well, but I would not expect an immediate decision with him. Has interest from numerous teams
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 13, 2012

Latest on Eric Wright

Adam Schefter is reporting the Bucs are also among teams chasing free agent CB Eric Wright

San Francisco, Washington and Tampa Bay all pursuing free-agent CB Eric Wright.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2012

Latest on Vincent Jackson and Carl Nicks

Jason LaCanfora reports -

Bucs could weill end up with Vincent Jackson and Carl Nicks. Would be quite the dual press conference, eh? #freeagency
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 13, 2012

Stephen Holder's latest on Vincent Jackson

Have heard nothing so far to suggest anything has changed on the Vincent Jackson/Bucs front. Still full steam ahead, tho not done yet.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 13, 2012

Stephen Holder's latest on Carl Nicks.

Source indicating that Carl Nicks' visit to Tampa is only scheduled visit thus far. Sounds like Bucs will get first crack at him.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 13, 2012

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Bucs are after both San Diego Wide Out Vincent Jackson and New Orleans Guard Carl Nicks.

In addition to trying to sign WR Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers trying to sign G Carl Nicks. Two top free agents could be Tampa bound.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2012

Pewter Report says the Bucs have a visit with Nicks setup.

Sources tell PewterReport.com that guard Carl Nicks will be visiting Tampa Bay this week.
— Buccaneers News (@PewterReport) March 13, 2012

Updated: San Diego Beat Writer Kevin Acee is confirming V-Jax to Tampa Bay

It's over. After seven years, it appears VJ headed to Tama Bay.
— UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) March 13, 2012

Jackson almost a Buccaneer sdut.us/xVJkl2 #sdut
— UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) March 13, 2012

Latest on Curtis Lofton

Early in the day, 1010 am Sports Justin Pawlowski is reporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton

My source tells me that it is 100% done that the Buccaneers have signed Curtis Lofton to a contract
— Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) March 13, 2012

But now is stating this -

@bmich24 i'm checking. Last i heard there were details to work out. If you don't get lofton then go get tulloch! Lofton's loss then!
— Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) March 13, 2012

Tampa Bay Times and Pewter Report are advising caution...

Pewter Report's Mark Cook latest update (7:10pm):

Lofton to Bucs premature. Thought to be still interested in Atlanta's LB but deal is nowhere near done.
— Mark Cook (@MarkCook1970) March 13, 2012

Stephen Holder says...

RT @MaxLuckan Can you confirm report that Bucs have signed Curtis Lofton?>>> That's premature based on what we're told. All I know rt now
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 13, 2012

And official Pewter Report...

Doesn't look like MLB Curtis Lofton will be signing with the Bucs today ... or maybe at all based on what PewterReport.com is hearing.
— Buccaneers News (@PewterReport) March 13, 2012

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Bucs Close on V-Jax, Nicks and Lofton?

2012-03-13T21:37:20Z

Updated: 5:38pm

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Bucs are after both San Diego Wide Out Vincent Jackson and New Orleans Guard Carl Nicks.

In addition to trying to sign WR Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers trying to sign G Carl Nicks. Two top free agents could be Tampa bound.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2012

Pewter Report says the Bucs have a visit with Nicks setup.

Sources tell PewterReport.com that guard Carl Nicks will be visiting Tampa Bay this week.
— Buccaneers News (@PewterReport) March 13, 2012

In addition, 1010 am Sports Justin Pawlowski is reporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Curtis Lofton

My source tells me that it is 100% done that the Buccaneers have signed Curtis Lofton to a contract
— Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) March 13, 2012

Rick Stroud and Pewter Report are advising caution...

Bucs fans should pump the brakes on Curtis Lofton, we are told.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) March 13, 2012

Bucs sources tell Pewter Report that Curtis Lofton has neither signed w/Bucs nor agreed to terms ... doesn't mean a deal isn't coming though
— Buccaneers News (@PewterReport) March 13, 2012

However, Fox News is confirming Pawlowski's report.

Fox Sports now confirming Bucs get Curtis Lofton. No confirmation from the Bucs.
— Kevin O'Donnell (@ODonnellFox13) March 13, 2012

Times Bucs Beat Writer Stephen Holder is reporting that the Bucs are close to signing San Diego Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson

Sources saying Vincent Jackson to Bucs close to done deal. Awaiting more confirmation
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) March 13, 2012

Other Jackson interested parties have gone to other avenues with the Bears trading for Brandon Marshall, the Redskins signing Pierre Garcon and the Bills preparing a visit for Laurent Robinson.

Updated: San Diego Beat Writer Kevin Acee is confirming V-Jax to Tampa Bay

It's over. After seven years, it appears VJ headed to Tama Bay.
— UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) March 13, 2012

NFL Free Agency: Report Says Bucs Have Signed Falcons LB Curtis Lofton

2012-03-13T21:15:12Z

1010 am Sports Justin Pawlowski is reporting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Curtis Lofton

My source tells me that it is 100% done that the Buccaneers have signed Curtis Lofton to a contract
— Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) March 13, 2012

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2012 NFL Free Agency: Bucs Dream Team Jackson and Finnegan May Be Out

2012-03-13T18:25:50Z

Originally published on Bucs Nation

Last week, Tampa Bay sports radio waves were all sent a flutter when Yahoo Sports Jason Cole reported that Titans free agent cornerback Cortland Finnegan was actively recruiting fellow top rated free agency WR Vincent Jackson to join Tampa Bay.

Apparently, something has drastically changed.

Not anymore, market changed RT @Broy3434: @JasonColeYahoo is there a good chance your report comes true and Vjack and Finnegan join up in TB
— Jason Cole (@JasonColeYahoo) March 13, 2012

You have to wonder if the Bucs are taking a more economical approach. Would Finnegan and Jackson be a better combo than Lofton, Nicks, Garcon and Brandon Carr?

Finnegan was said to be an $11 million dollar player, Jackson is hoping to be in the $12 million range.

Stay tuned to Bucs Nation as we will have a Free Agency open thread opening shortly.

Curtis Lofton in Tampa?

2012-03-13T17:50:02Z

Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have an interest in Atlanta Linebacker Curtis Lofton. According to 1010 Sport's Justin Palowski, there are rumors that Lofton may be a first day signing for the Bucs.

I have heard that Curtis Lofton might be in Tampa today and one of the first free agents to sign after 4:00. #Revenge
— Justin Pawlowski (@CommishOnline) March 13, 2012

2012 NFL Free Agency: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Agency Moves Ticker

2012-03-13T12:34:46Z

Keep it here on this stream as we give you the latest information on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' moves in the 2012 Free Agency Frenzy.

The Bucs are expected to be an active participant as soon as today.

With a wide array of needs, plenty of cap space and a lot of young talent to choose from we expect the Buccaneers to attack the free agency marketplace and be at the forefront of many of the big names.

Wide Receiver, Cornerback, safety running back, offensive line and linebacker are all positions to keep an eye on.

The Bucs have been connected to the likes of San Diego WR Vincent Jackson, Tennessee Titans CB Cortland Finnegan, New Orleans Saints OG Carl Nicks and Atlanta Falcons MLB Curtis Lofton.

As one of the teams with the most amount of money in free agency, you can expect many players will have an interest.

If the Bucs make a move, we'll be sure to have it covered right here.