NameNo.PosSeasons playedGamesStarts
Roscoe Word 24 CB 1976 3 2
CollegeHeightWeightDate of birth
Jackson State 5-11 179 24-Jul-52
How acquiredHow left
Free agent signed during 1976 season Camp cut 1977
Started two of the three games he played in for the 1976 expansion Buccaneers firstly at left cornerback against Pittsburgh and then on the right side for the season finale against New England. Was originally been a 3rd round pick of the Jets in 1974 and somehow played for four different teams during the 1976 season appearing for the Jets, the Bills and Giants before arriving in Tampa. Never played in the NFL again after the Bucs.
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1976
GamesStarts
3 2

Tackles
Season Solo Asst Total
1976 8 3 11
Total 8 3 11