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Jones/Kennison Waiting On Bucs

Posted Jul 11, 2008 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Jul 11, 2008 at 02:12 PM

Former Detroit running back Kevin Jones is still interested in playing for Tampa Bay, but is one of several players patiently waiting to hear back from the Bucs.

Tony Fleming, Jones’ agent, said the Bucs are one of five teams interesting in his client. However, Fleming said despite published reports stating Jones will visit Tampa Bay next week, they have not scheduled anything yet.

“I saw that on T.V. last night and it’s not true,” Fleming said. “Unless something happens today, I don’t know that report to be true. ”

Fleming said Jones is still intrigued with the opportunity to play for Tampa Bay despite its plethora of running backs. The Bucs currently have Earnest Graham, Michael Bennett, Warrick Dunn, Kenneth Darby, rookie Cory Boyd, plus the possibility of Cadillac Williams’ return this season.

Jones is recovering from knee surgery he had five months ago and last month Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit reportedly sent representatives to watch him workout in Saline, Mich. Tampa Bay was not one of the teams in attendance.

Last year, Jones missed the first two games as he recovered from a foot injury that also sidelined him for the last three games of 2006. He ran for at least 70 yards in five games, including a season-high 105 against Chicago, before hurting his knee Dec. 23 against the Chiefs. He finished with 153 carries for 581 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games. A few months after the season, Detroit released him.

“Tampa Bay is definitely one of the teams interested in him, but we’re still waiting to hear back from them,” Fleming said.

In addition, Former Kansas City standout receiver Eddie Kennison is still waiting on a return call from Tampa Bay.

Kennison, who was hindered by a torn hamstring last year, worked out for Tampa Bay last month, but has yet to receive a training camp invite.

“He’s very interested in being a Buc and has made that clear,” said John Hamilton, Kennison’s agent. “He would love to play for Jon Gruden and hopefully we’ll hear from them soon.”

Kennison, 35, has 548 career receptions for 8,345 yards and 42 touchdowns. He was originally a first round draft pick by the St. Louis Rams in 1996.

However, last season’s injury slowed Kennison, who had only 13 receptions for 101 yards and no touchdowns.