... we expected, Derrick Ward was released by Tampa Bay today.

The Bucs signed Ward last year to challenge Cadillac Williams for the No. 1 running spot on the depth chart, but it simply never happened.

He produced just 409 yards and one score last season and was severely outplayed this preseason by both Williams and upstart Kareem Huggins. In fact, coach Raheem Morris cited “skill level” as the reason Ward was let go.

Ouch.

For Ward, it’s a big career blow. He likely thought he’d end his career with Tampa Bay after signing a four-year contract worth upwards of $17 million before last season. Little did ...

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