Keyshawn Johnson (Bucs) declared inactive

AP newswires | 11/18/03 | AP-wires

[Ku Commando]

AP-Bucceanners-Johnson Sports URGENT

(Tampa, Florida-AP) -- A team source says Tampa Bay Buccaneers star receiver Keyshawn Johnson has been declared inactive for the rest of the N-F-L season.

(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

APTV-11-18-03 1435EST

[irish guard]

Maybe he will be allowed to go to another team and poison them!!!

Gruden strikes me as the type that won't put up with his crap for long.

[Dog Gone]

Recreational drugs, or steroids?

[SaveTheChief]

Why?
What happened to him?
What did he do?

[showme_the_Glory]

Stupid is as stupid does.

[Coop]

Oh, wonderful! That probably means more time in the studio on Sunday. [gag]

[John W]

Bucs deactivate Keyshawn Johnson

FOXSports.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have taken outspoken wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson off the roster for the rest of the season.

Johnson's agent, Jerome Stanley, confirmed the Bucs' decision to Sporting News Radio and said the team will release Johnson at the end of the season.
Johnson is second on the team with 600 yards receiving and three TDs and third on the team with 45 catches.

In a radio interview on Tuesday, Johnson said he didn't understand why the team made the move and refused to go into any reasons the team might have had.

He said he learned of the move from his agent and that he hadn't missed any practices or team functions on Monday to lead to the surprise action.

Wide receiver Keenan McCardell told Sporting News Radio's Peter Brown about the strained relationship between Johnson and head coach Jon Gruden. "They had their run-ins, as any player has when you have disagreements. It is a family thing and we kind of deal with it in house. I don't know, I guess somebody just got to the point where it was too much.

"Guys have to step up and make plays. They gonna have to fill some big shoes for Keyshawn, and I expect our players to do that.

"Everybody's probably gonna be shocked because it happened right in the middle of the week and we're getting ready to have a big game vs. the Giants knowing that we need to win."

[Ku Commando]

BC-FBN--Keyshawn Deactivated,0243
URGENT
Keyshawn Johnson to sit out rest of season
Eds: Will be led. Time of news conference is uncertain By FRED GOODALL= AP Sports Writer=

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) _ Tampa Bay star receiver Keyshawn Johnson was declared inactive for the rest of the season Tuesday, a team source said on condition of anonymity.

The Buccaneers planned a late-afternoon news conference with general manager Rich McKay to discuss the status of the two-time Pro Bowl selection.

Johnson, acquired in a trade with the New York Jets in 2000, was the Bucs' leading receiver the past three seasons and helped them win their first Super Bowl in January.

The eight-year pro, who is midway through a $56 million contract that included a $13 million signing bonus, has been unhappy with his role in coach Jon Gruden's offense during a disappointing 4-6 start for the defending champions.

Johnson put his Tampa home up for sale last week and has been dropping not-so-subtle hints in the locker room he does not wish to remain in Tampa Bay beyond 2003.

Johnson is the second-fastest player to get 600 catches in a career, behind only Indianapolis' Marvin Harrison. He is the Bucs' third-leading receiver this season with 45 catches for 600 yards and three touchdowns.

Telephone calls to Johnson were not immediately returned.

(Copyright 2003 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APTV-11-18-03 1440EST

[bigfootbob]

Maybe he will be allowed to go to another team and poison them!!!

He won't be around much longer...his value never matched the hype.

[AgentEcho]

Nov 18, 2003 - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be making an announcement regarding a team issue by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. That news will be posted on Buccaneers.com when it is released.

General Manager Rich McKay will hold a press conference at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. The press conference will be carried live on Buccaneers.com and a transcript will be posted shortly after its conclusion.

[hannityforpres08]

*He won't be around much longer...his value never matched the hype*


Well said. Sapp should be in the same boat. He is a has been, but his mouth and cheaps shots are better than ever.

[bigfootbob]

Remember Brian "The Boz" Bosworth? Neither do I. Mr. Johnson is following that career path, IMHO

[lorrainer]

What-say-you Ping.

[Dan from Michigan]

I hope the Lions don't get him, even though their receivers suck.

Keyshawn is an average receiver....and locker room poison.

[mhking]

Sounds like he mouthed off once too often about how he thought the team should be run, and Gruden said "up yours."

Just damn.

If you want on the new list, FReepmail me. This IS a high-volume PING list...

[NeoCaveman]

Perhaps Jacksonville will pick him up. Like KJ.

[SavageRepublican]

WHO LET THE DOG IN HERE

WOOF WOOF WOOF

WHO LET THE DOG IN HERE

WOOF WOOF WOOF WOOF

A keyshawn IS a type of dog, isn't it? ;)

[buccaneer81]

A great move. Keyshawn cared more about his stats than he did about the team. I swear he was the inspiration for the "Leon" comercials.

[ConservativeMan55]

Leon Lett? What commercials?