Daily Bucs Links: C.J. Wilson retires

Saints will release LB Junior Galette, according to report - SBNation.com
Galette had five years remaining on a contract extension he signed last season.

The doctor who says CTE is 'exaggerated' hid NFL affiliation in published study - SBNation.com
Dr. Joseph Maroon has a 30-year history with the NFL, something he failed to disclose in study downplaying the risk of long-term neurological disease among former players.

These are the NFL's grittiest defensive role players - SBNation.com
They don't get the glory or even all that many snaps, but they're indispensable to building a winning team. Danny Kelly finally gives the role players their due.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame won't let Junior Seau's family speak at his enshrinement - SBNation.com
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, citing time constraints and precedent, will not allow Junior Seau's family to speak at his enshrinement ceremony next month.

France is ready for the NFL - SBNation.com
It's true, France sucks but they are so ready for a NFL team it's not even funny.

Roster Update: Things to Know - LBs
A few things to know about the Bucs' linebackers ahead of training camp.

Fans' Top Moments in Bucs History, No. 1
Fans voted for their favorite moments in Buccaneer history. Here’s who finished No. 1.

Mailbag: NFC South Running Backs
Casey Phillips and Scott Smith answer a fan submitted question about how the Buccaneers running game compares to the rest of the NFC South.

Bucs Place Wilson on Reserve/Retired List

SR's Fab 5: Fatinikun Is Bucs' Tasmanian Devil; Underdog DEs To Prove Critics Wrong | Pewter Report
Get the inside scoop on Bucs sleeper DE T.J. Fatinikun and Tampa Bay's underdog DEs, who are trying to prove the critics wrong in this edition of SR's Fab 5.

Bucs have unfinished business with Lavonte David, Demar Dotson - Tampa Bay Buccaneers Blog - ESPN
Lavonte David and Demar Dotson are looking for new deals and the Bucs would like to keep them long-term, but agreements aren't likely to come soon.

C.J. Wilson of Tampa Bay Buccaneers stepping away from game to heal
The agents for Buccaneers cornerback C.J. Wilson, who lost two fingers in a fireworks accident, said Friday their client is "stepping away from the NFL at this time" to focus on his recovery.

Dolphins release ex-Bucs QB Freeman; new Winston trial date | Tampa Bay Times
MIAMI — The Josh Freeman Experiment didn't make it to training camp.

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis on selling drugs: 'That was awful' | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Jerome Bettis' story, ultimately, is a great one. But it's pretty amazing to consider what he came from.