April 4, 2007 Jay Fiedler will work out for the Falcons Wednesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Fielder is coming off significant shoulder issues and already has 12 years in the league, so it's a longshot that anything will come of this.
September 20, 2006 Jay Fiedler's agent said that the quarterback will undergo exploratory surgery on his throwing shoulder this week, according to the St. Petersburg Times. More should be known about his status after the procedure, but clearly the Bucs aren't going to re-sign him until he's healthy -- no matter how much Chris Simms struggles.
August 31, 2006 Jay Fiedler could re-sign with the Bucs once his surgically repaired shoulder fully heals, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The club released him on Wednesday, since he hasn't been able to practice.
August 30, 2006 The Bucs released Jay Fiedler Wednesday, according to the AP. The Bucs really had no need for the veteran quarterback with Chris Simms, Tim Rattay and rookie Bruce Gradkowski all making the team.
June 29, 2006 The Bucs signed Jay Fiedler as a free agent on Thursday, according to the AP. He will compete with Tim Rattay for the backup job behind Chris Simms. Fiedler missed most of 2005 after injuring his right shoulder in the third game of the season. He had surgery to repair a torn labrum and began a throwing program about a month ago.
