Derrick Ward News: Pro Sports Daily

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October 23

Tampa Tribune

"Derrick Ward is no longer conducting interviews with the Tampa Bay media, and he has given no explanation. Ward did not speak with the media after Tampa Bay's 28-21 loss against Carolina in which he carried once for 2 yards and fumbled a toss. "Derrick Ward is fighting his demons and he'll be ready to come back and play," Morris said. "I'm counting on Derrick Ward to go in there, and when it's his turn, he'll go. He should be a little quiet this week. "You fumble your first snap when you go out there, you don't get many opportunities to go out there and redeem yourself. You can't wait for your next opportunity, and that's what he's waiting for, I hope." Down goes Johnson QB Byron Leftwich ..."

Bryant, Adams and Ward again miss practice for Bucs

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October 1

Tampa Tribune

"Defensive end Gaines Adams, running back Derrick Ward, wide receiver Antonio Bryant and quarterback Byron Leftwich didn't practice for Tampa Bay on Thursday as the 0-3 Buccaneers prepare for Sunday's game against the struggling Redskins. Bryant, troubled by a bone bruise in his left knee, had limited participation Wednesday. Adams (groin), Ward (knee) and Leftwich, nursing a hip injury, each did not participate for a second consecutive day."

Buccaneers to start running back Derrick Ward

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September 26

St. Petersburg Times

"RB Derrick Ward said he can't wait to see his former teammates when the Bucs hosts the Giants on Sunday. He won't have to wait long once the game kicks off. Ward was informed this week by coach Raheem Morris that he would start and, depending on the status of Cadillac Williams (knee), he could play more than usual alongside Earnest Graham. "Derrick's going to get the first crack at his old boys," Morris said. Williams had soreness in his left knee this week as a result of the pounding on Buffalo's artificial surface. He had major surgery on the knee in December and has recovered nicely. But the team is being particularly cautious, even if Williams doesn't see reason for alarm. The ..."

Bucs' Ward to start against Giants, his former team

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September 26

Tampa Tribune

"With Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham struggling with injuries, Coach Raheem Morris said running back Derrick Ward will make his first start for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday against the Giants. Williams (knee) and Graham (hamstring) are listed as questionable, but both said they expected to play as the 0-2 Buccaneers attempt to upset the 2-0 Giants at Raymond James Stadium. "It's a lot better than it was a few days ago,'' Williams said of a left knee that became swollen and painful two days after a 33-20 loss at Buffalo, where the Bills play on artificial turf. "The way I'm feeling now, I should be good to go.'' Ward, averaging 4.5 yards per carry through two weeks, signed in March ..."