DeSean Jackson – Noteworthy – Injury
WR DeSean Jackson is seeking a second opinion on his nagging thumb injury. Jackson had his injury examined by a local specialist before heading to New York to receive a second opinion, coach Dirk Koetter said, via the Tampa Bay Times. The 31-year-old Jackson had a brace on his left hand during practice last week, but still managed to play 36 snaps in Sunday’s 27-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers. The three-time Pro Bowl selection finished with three catches for 19 yards despite being targeted eight times.
Jameis Winston – Important
QB Jameis Winston reached a settlement with the Uber driver who accused the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback of groping her in 2016, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. The lawsuit stated that the plaintiff — identified only as “Kate P.” — was seeking damages in excess of $75,000 because of the “damages in the nature of emotional distress and future therapy expenses.” The incident resulted in an eight-month-long NFL investigation, which concluded that the 24-year-old Winston was involved in detrimental conduct by “touching the driver in an inappropriate and sexual manner without her consent and that disciplinary action was necessary and appropriate.”