USFL '86: The Season That Never Was

Thursday, March 19, 2020

'85 Chronology-Buccaneer Bounty

Event Date: August 30th, 1985

Event Description: Greenwood Jumps Ship

Source: UPI

Safety David Greenwood, an all-USFL performer with the Michigan Panthers, signed with Tampa Bay of the NFL Friday after the Buccaneers acquired his rights from the New Orleans Saints.

The Buccaneers obtained the rights to Greenwood for a conditional draft pick and the club has received a two-week roster exemption for the 25-year-old former Wisconsin star, meaning Greenwood does not count on Tampa Bay's active roster.

The contract Greenwood signed with Michigan in 1983 was one of the largest for a defensive back in pro football at the time.

Story-(UPI Modified)

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