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| Name | No. | Pos | Seasons played | Games | Starts |
| Essex Johnson
| 19
| RB
| 1976
| 14
| 1
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| College | Height | Weight | Date of birth |
| Grambling
| 5-9
| 201
| 15-Oct-46
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| How acquired | How left |
| Free agent signed before the 1976 season
| Released after the 1976 season
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Experienced NFL back who played the expansion 1976 season with the Bucs and made one start in the season finale against New England. Finished the year ranked third in rushing and third in receptions. Had previously played eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals having been their 6th round pick in 1968 rushing for over 3,000 yards and 18 touchdowns before landing with in Tampa Bay. Never played in the NFL again after leaving Tampa.
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| Rushing |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
47 |
166 |
3.5 |
27 |
1 |
| Total |
47 |
166 |
3.5 |
27 |
1 |
| Receiving |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
25 |
201 |
8.0 |
38 |
1 |
| Total |
25 |
201 |
8.0 |
38 |
1 |
| Kick Returns |
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| Season |
No. |
Yards |
Avg |
LG |
TD |
| 1976 |
13 |
287 |
22.1 |
32 |
0 |
| Total |
13 |
287 |
22.1 |
32 |
0 |
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