Buccaneers Sign Kicker Tynes to Replace Barth

Larry French/Getty Images(TAMPA BAY, Fla.) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed kicker Lawrence Tynes after finding out their original kicker, Connor Barth, will miss the entire 2013 NFL season with a torn right Achilles tendon.

Barth, who just received a four-year contract last offseason, was injured during a charity basketball game.

The 27-year-old Barth had surgery Monday and will be placed on the reserve/non-football injury list.

“We are disappointed to lose a productive player like Connor, but are very fortunate to be able to sign an experienced kicker at this time of year,” Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik said. “Lawrence and his agent, Ken Harris, had other standing opportunities, but we are pleased that they thought this was the right place for Lawrence to continue his career.”