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NFL News / California Golden Bears on SI / June 3, 2024
Ex-Cal Players Patrick Laird, Matthew Cindric Released by Bucs, Vikings

Ex-Cal Players Patrick Laird, Matthew Cindric Released by Bucs, Vikings

Two former Cal football players are looking for new jobs in the NFL. Running back Patrick Laird, who has played in 37 regular-season NFL games in his career, was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently, and offensive lineman Matthew Cindric, an undrafted free agent, was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Friday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Wire / May 22, 2024

Bucs sign 2024 third-round pick

The Buccaneers officially signed 2024 third-round pick Tykee Smith to the roster, the team announced Tuesday. The former Georgia safety was the first of Tampa Bay’s two third-round selections in this year’s draft.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20, 2024

Buccaneers Elevate Two For Playoff Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Saturday that they’ve elevated OL Silas Dzansi and RB Patrick Laird to their active roster for Sunday’s Divisional Round game against the Lions.  Laird, 28, wound up going undrafted out of California back in 2019.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15, 2024

Buccaneers Call Up Two Players For Wildcard Game

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday that they’ve elevated RB Patrick Laird and OLB Jose Ramirez to their active roster for their Wildcard matchup against the Eagles.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30, 2018
College Football championship week superlatives

College Football championship week superlatives

Instead of a final week of my Games of Note column, I have decided to spice things up with a college football championship preview — superlative style because I firmly believe there is a game for every occasion and also because in the Bay Area, we just dance a little differently (lightweight Mac Dre reference).

A (premature) review of the College Football Playoff committee's logic
Keys for each conference championship game
Our dream bowl matchups
Predicting the Heisman Trophy finalists

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