The Buccaneers have claimed 25-year old TE Martin Rucker off waivers from the Eagles.  He did not get into any games last season.  Rucker played in 5 games (1 start) as a rookie for the Browns in 2008 and he caught 2 passes for 17 yards (8.5 avg).  Rucker has the reputation of being a solid receiver but he hasn’t shown it in the NFL as of yet.  He will have a very hard time making the Bucs who have a lot of depth at TE.

UPDATE:  Martin Rucker failed his physical today so the Bucs waived him.  No loss here.