Bowers expected to miss season: The Buccaneers announced some tough news Thursday after defensive end Da'Quan Bowers suffered a torn Achilles tendon while participating in the club's offseason program. He's expected to miss the entire 2012 season. This news comes on the same day that the Bucs are believed to be moving Ronde Barber to safety from cornerback. Michael Bennett figures to see an increase in playing time with Bowers out. (Updated 05/10/2012)
Injury Report
Achilles - Expected to be out for the season (Updated - 5/10/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Losing Bowers is a kick in the gut for the Bucs -- he wasn't their top pass rusher (that would be Adrian Clayborn) but certainly was expected to contribute. Fantasy owners shouldn't touch him since he probably won't see the field until 2013. (Updated 05/10/2012).
Da'Quan Bowers tore his Achilles tendon in mid-May and was lost for the season. With knee problems plaguing him going back to his college days, there's a chance Bowers will never be consistently great in the stat department. As it pertains to 2012, leave him off rosters. (Updated 5/10/12)
