October 12, 2008 Buccaneers inactives: QB Josh Johnson (3rd), QB Brian Griese, FB BJ Askew, LB Matt McCoy, T Anthony Davis, T James Lee, WR Joey Galloway, DT Greg Peterson.
October 10, 2008 Do not expect Bucs quarterback Brian Griese to play on Sunday, as he was at practice Friday, but tossing a football with his left arm, according to the Tampa Tribune.
October 6, 2008 Brian Griese is on shaky ground regarding his status as the Buccaneers' starting quarterback, according to the Tampa Tribune. When asked whether Griese would start Sunday against Carolina if he was cleared by the teams medical staff, coach Jon Gruden stated, "Right now, were concerned about Grieses arm, and were encouraged by Jeff Garcia's progress. Brian played pretty well, and Jeff did pretty well. Under the circumstances, both quarterbacks did some decent things." Griese was replaced by Garcia Sunday against Denver after injuring his right elbow and shoulder.
October 5, 2008 Brian Griese left the Bucs Week 5 loss early with an elbow bruise. Griese said it was his understanding that there is no structural damage in the elbow, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
October 5, 2008 Quarterback Brian Griese was shaken up during the third quarter of the Week 5 game against the Broncos. He left the field under his own power, but Jeff Garcia took his place. The early word is that Griese is questionable to return due to a right shoulder injury.
