Tampa Bay Buccaneers place DE George Johnson on IR, re-sign DT John McCargo

by Sander on Nov 14, 2011 4:35 PM EST

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Defensive end George Johnson #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falls with an injry in the end zone against the Houston Texans November 13, 2011 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Johnson left the game. Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

It's been a crazy week for John McCargo. First he gets signed by the Bucs, then he gets released when they claim Albert Haynesworth, and now he gets re-signed again. The Bucs are making this move because they have lost DE George Johnson for the season to a knee injury.

George Johnson was a pleasant surprise during the preseason, notching three sacks in four games. He was signed to the practice squad, but was later signed to the regular season roster when they cut TE Collin Franklin. The defensive hasn't gotten much action during the regular season until yesterday, when he saw a lot of playing time at three-technique defensive tackle. He didn't look bad in that role, either.

When Johnson suffered his knee injury, the Bucs were forced to improvise at defensive tackle. Albert Haynesworth got a lot more reps, while Michael Bennett saw some time at three-technique with Da'Quan Bowers taking over his left defensive end spot. The Bucs apparently don't feel that that's a very useful long-term plan, and have decided to add John McCargo to fill that role instead.

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Better luck in the future George.

by NewLogic on Nov 14, 2011 4:57 PM EST reply actions

Dude. I just saw that Schuab may be out for the season.

by Brooklyn Buc on Nov 14, 2011 7:42 PM EST reply actions

And we all know how Leinart does as a starting NFL quarterback..

We want the ball, and we're gonna score!

by anthonyh60 on Nov 14, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions

Lol

He’s still In the league!?

by GoBuxGo on Nov 15, 2011 3:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Sucks for the Texans

I’d rather see them take the AFC than any of the same old same old: Patriots, Steelers, Ravens, Jets, Chargers? Blech. Still, Leinart might be able to handle it. As we saw amply demonstrated, their game isn’t really about dynamic QB play; it’s about Barian Fostate and their D.

Fire. Greg. Olson. NOW.

by RookTakesYou on Nov 15, 2011 12:25 AM EST up reply actions

by RookTakesYou on Nov 15, 2011 2:04 PM EST up reply actions

Get well soon, George

Keep working buddy, and best of luck on a speedy recovery.

by BUCSwillDOMINATE on Nov 14, 2011 11:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions

George was an up and comer

Very unfortunate. I have watch George all the times he was in and thought he was learning quickly and would be a very decent back up at least if not a starter by the end of the year.

Good luck George….I know I appreciated your efforts.

GO BUCS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Steven Graves on Nov 15, 2011 8:10 AM EST reply actions