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Will compete for return job Darden (hamstring) was impressive during OTAs and is expected to compete for both the punt and kick return jobs, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Darden was absent from some of minicamp due to a hamstring issue, but overall he made a strong impact. While he was reportedly fearless over the middle in terms of receiving, his biggest impact could potentially come in the return game. He is expected to compete with Jaydon Mickens for both the punt and kick return jobs.

JUNE 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in drills Darden (hamstring) participated in individual drills Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Darden missed practice Tuesday as a precautionary measure due to a hamstring issue, but he got work in just one day later. Head coach Bruce Arians also plans to give the receiver work Thursday, which suggests Darden's injury doesn't appear to be a significant concern.

JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing hamstring injury Darden sat out practice Tuesday due to a hamstring injury, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Coach Bruce Arians said the decision to hold the rookie wideout out of practice was a precautionary measure, so it appears to be a minor injury. Darden is expected to get back on the field Thursday, and his status for the start of training camp shouldn't be affected, barring a setback.

JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jaelon Darden could have a major impact The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought the whole band back together after their Super Bowl title season in 2020, but not only that, they managed t...

MAY 26, 2021 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Buccaneers: How does the Jaelon Darden pick work in year 1? Jaelon Darden helps the Buccaneers plenty in 2021. Jaelon Darden may not have the same pomp and circumstance surrounding his draft status wi...

MAY 18, 2021 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Buccaneers may have hit bullseye with Jaelon Darden With speed, elusiveness, and quickness to boot, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have hit the bullseye with Jaelon Darden. Coming out of North T...

MAY 11, 2021 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Adds depth to Buccaneers' offense The Buccaneers selected Darden in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 129th overall.

Impact Darden displayed an ability to line up inside and outside as a three-year starter at North Texas, impressing in terms of acceleration and quickness. His 5-foot-8, 174-pound frame will certainly limit him at the NFL level, but in Tampa Bay's crowded receiving corps it isn't as though any new addition would've had more than occasional opportunities. It's hard to envision Darden becoming a reliable fantasy option, but he boasts upside on special teams and designed plays.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE