Douglas, 31, was signed as a free agent from the San Francisco 49ers. He entered the league as an undrafted free agent in 1999 with the Ravens.

--The Bucs are in negotiations to re-sign DE Patrick Chukwurah, who was injured most of last season and released. Tampa Bay is looking to upgrade their defensive line.

--WR Dexter Jackson returned his share of punts at Appalachian State but returned just two kickoffs in his final two seasons there.

"He's learning everything, really," Gruden said. "These guys are coming from all angles, a little bit faster than they did at Appalachian - no disrespect. Yeah, he's doing a good job of securing the ball and making good decisions. He's caught the ball well here on the field, so we feel good about that."

BY THE NUMBERS: 3 -- The number of quarterbacks on the roster who have won games as a Tampa Bay starter. Jeff Garcia, Brian Griese and Luke McCown have all done it.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "It would be nice to get the band back together and play a song or two before we have to do a whole concert." - Bucs coach Jon Gruden on the rash of injuries to his offense.