Kareem

Huggins

Huggins lasted only one day. Formerly a tailback with the Buccaneers, Huggins had been out of the league after suffering a devastating ACL injury in 2010. He’s eying a return to the league as a fullback.

Out of the game last season following a catastrophic 2010 knee injury, Huggins is attempting to remake himself as a fullback. He’s only 5-foot-9, 198. A special teamer, Martin made 12 tackles in 14 games for the Giants last season.

A small back out of Hofstra, Huggins may be given a chance to handle punt return duties with Clifton Smith out for the season.

Stroud basically reported as much a week ago, and coach Raheem Morris has confirmed that Caddy’s workload will decrease. He has averaged just 2.5 YPC this season. Blount is the best sleeper of the group, as he should be the goal-line option. Huggins will see plenty of action on third down.

The camp darling was just starting to stamp his name on a timeshare with Cadillac Williams. It means that Caddy is going to keep getting the lion’s share of touches despite averaging an embarrassing 2.5 yards per carry on 76 totes this season. Rookie LeGarrette Blount is also set up for a role now, but this backfield remains one to avoid in fantasy.

Huggins was mixing in every third series or so for Cadillac Williams. The exact extent of his injury is unclear, but the Bucs will be hoping it’s just a sprain. If it’s a serious injury, LeGarrette Blount will likely get a chance to prove himself next week. Huggins ends up with three carries for seven yards and a 7-yard catch in Week 6.

We’ll find out for sure tomorrow after Huggins has his MRI, but his season could very well be over. Huggins’ foot was planted in the turf when he took a direct hit to the knee. It means that Cadillac Williams will continue to be used more than he should and LeGarrette Blount may finally get a real chance.

A trade or a release are both realistic possibilities, according to the Tribune. Ward looked awfully sluggish on a rain-slicked field Saturday night while Cadillac Williams and Kareem Huggins both looked fantastic. Ward is due $3.25 million this year -- a lot to pay for a third-string tailback.

“I don’t want to get too far ahead, but he showed great promise,” Morris said. “It’s what we’ve been seeing on the practice squad and what we’ve been seeing throughout this training camp.” Morris likes Huggins because he offers a change-of-pace from Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward at 5'9/198 with 4.4 speed. He’s the favorite to open the season as the Bucs’ No. 3 back.

Cadillac Williams took the night off. Huggins is now the official No. 2 back and is going to be pressing for carries right out of the gate. He should be owned in all formats.