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