Bucs coach Raheem Morris called Bryant into his office...

Bucs coach Raheem Morris called Bryant into his office Monday morning and informed the 34-year-old placekicker he needed to practice this week and play in the final preseason game Friday to have any chance of remaining with the team.

But Bryant says he needs another week for the injured hamstring on his right kicking leg to completely heal.

Rather than jeopardize his career, Bryant said Monday that his release by the Bucs might be better than rushing back into a competition with free agent Mike Nugent.

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