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Byron Leftwich, Tampa Bay Buccaneers agree to 2-year deal

Apr. 13, 2009
Free-agent quarterback Byron Leftwich has agreed to a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told ESPN's Michael Smith.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 18 (UPI) -- Byron Leftwich was 6-of-12 for 81 yards Saturday as the Jacksonville Jaguars posted a 31-19 pre-season win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jaguars place Byron Leftwich on IR

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Jaguars quarterback won't need surgery

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich learned Monday he will not need surgery to repair his broken left ankle.

Jaguars quarterback to miss two games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- It turns out Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Byron Leftwich will not need surgery on his left knee and should only miss two games.

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch