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Tampa Bay's Antonio Bryant was inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers , leaving rookie quarterback Josh Freeman to make his first NFL start without the Buccaneers' top wide receiver.

Published: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 10:46 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:55 p.m. TAMPA Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Raheem Morris said he and his staff are constantly evaluating their players.

Quarterback Luke McCown #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers takes the snap under center Sean Mahan #79 during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on August 22, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Sep 06, 2009 - On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed defensive end Maurice Evans off waivers from the New York Giants and cornerback William Middleton off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons.

Josh Freeman will begin the season as the Bucs' No. 2 quarterback, a role coach Raheem Morris believes will accelerate the development of the team's first-round draft pick this year.

The Bucs envision their offensive line starters working together for many seasons to come.

TAMPA, Fla., June 18 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news release: Nearly 400 players competed and more than 80 current and former NFL players and college coaches volunteered their time at the Tampa edition of Lauren's First and Goal Football Camp on Sunday on the University of South Florida campus.