National Football League

Leftwich helps Bucs top his former team

Published Aug. 23, 2009 6:47 a.m. ET

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Troy Williamson is giving the Jacksonville Jaguars something they've been missing for years: a deep threat.

Williamson, a first-round bust in Minnesota who is looking to secure a roster spot in Jacksonville, caught two deep passes from David Garrard and finished with 147 yards receiving in a 24-23 preseason loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday night.

Although Jacksonville's offense was mostly stagnant the rest of the night - the Jaguars were 3 for 14 on third down - Williamson's two plays were a positive sign for a franchise that has struggled to create big plays in the passing game since receiver Jimmy Smith retired following the 2005 season.