Kyle Arrington News

This is a Nov. 22, 2008, file photo showing Hofstra quarterback Steve Probst being chased down by Massachusetts' Kyle C. Harrington in the second half of an NCAA college football in Amherst, Mass.

After the Patriots' win over the Dolphins two weeks ago, there may not have been a happier player in the locker room than Kyle Arrington.

Either way, he's become an expert in the area. Faced with the prospects of helping hold down another one - this time the Colts ' - McGowan has certain aspects figured out.

The New England Patriots have signed defensive back Kyle Arrington from their practice squad.

During the bye week, Laurence Maroney [ stats ] took extra time to examine his performance during the past two games.

The New England Patriots signed defensive back Kyle Arrington to the practice squad today and released defensive back DeAngelo Willingham from the practice squad.

TAMPA _ The Buccaneers signed a couple of young cornerbacks to their practice squad on Tuesday _ Brandon Anderson and Derrick Roberson.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive end Tim Crowder and center/guard Sean Mahan on Monday.

Movements in the world of football Thursday: National Football League NFL-Named John Madden special adviser to commissioner Roger Goodell.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted cornerback Kyle Arrington from the practice squad to the active roster and released cornerback William Middleton.

Punter A.J. Trapasso also was signed to the practice squad on Thursday. He was waived twice in the past week by the Tennessee Titans and New York Jets .

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 Tampa Bay Buccaneers claimed defensive end Maurice Evans and cornerback William Middleton off waivers and re-signed seven players who were with the team during training camp to the practice squad.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut kicker Matt Bryant and settled on entering the regular season with four quarterbacks Saturday.

The tension is mounting for an array of Bucs heading into Friday's final preseason game against Houston, as players on the bubble fight for a spot on the final 53-man roster.

The term "voluntary" now can be eliminated where the Bucs are concerned. Tampa Bay on Thursday wrapped up the last of 14 organized team activities, a fancy term for voluntary practices.