LG Arron Sears was placed on the Reserve, Did Not Report list by the Bucs on July 31. The second-round pick from Tennessee in 2007 is dealing with a "private matter," and it's unknown when or if Sears will play this season. Sears, who started at left guard the past two seasons, will not count against the 80-man roster limit. The Bucs have elected not to fine Sears for failing to report. "I'm not frustrated. I'm just looking out for Arron and I hope everything comes together for him and that he reports," said general manager Mark Dominik. "We want to be there to support him. I think that's the most important thing for us." Asked if Sears might play sometime this season, Dominik said, "I hope so." Sears left the Bucs' offseason workout program in the spring and returned to his home in Alabama. Both Dominik and coach Raheem Morris said they have not spoken to Sears recently. 81//2009

Sears was carted off the field after spraining his right ankle during practice on Tuesday. The second-round draft pick, who started the Buccaneers' first two preseason games at left guard, was injured during a pass protection drill. The results of X-rays weren't available, and coach Jon Gruden said he was awaiting word about the severity of the sprain.
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