Found February 25, 2009 on Buccaneers Gab:
The overhaul of the Buccaneers roster continued today, as the team released perennial Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks, wide receiver Joey Galloway, running back Warrick Dunn, wide receiver Ike Hilliard and linebacker Cato June. The biggest release might be Brooks, who even at 35 plays at a high level, and was the teams first round pick [...]
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