Ex-Bucs players McCants, Ahanotu arrested Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer? ?Friday, May 30, 2014 3:40pm Two former Bucs players who have run into off-field trouble after their NFL careers have been arrested separately in the past 24 hours, with former first-round pick Keith McCants arrested in Pasco County on two misdemeanor charges and former defensive end Chidi Ahanotu jailed on a contempt of court charge related to a 1997 paternity suit. 
BUCPOWER.COMMcCants, 46, was arrested Thursday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving with a suspended license, marking his fifth Tampa-area arrest in the last four years. He had two arrests on possession of cocaine charges in Pinellas County in 2010 and 2011, and has had other drug-related arrests in other states as well. McCants was the fourth overall pick in the 1990 draft, but played only three seasons in Tampa Bay, playing sparingly in three more seasons around the NFL.
BUCPOWER.COMAhanotu, 43, was jailed in Tampa on a contempt charge and is being held in jail on a "purge" bond of $7,570.50, meaning he must pay his outstanding debts relating to a 1997 paternity suit or face six months in county jail. Ahanotu has been involved in 35 different court cases in Hillsborough County alone, many relating to allegations of domestic violence. He played for the Bucs from 1993-00 and again in 2004 after playing for four other teams in a span of four seasons.Ex-Buc Yarno being treated for cancer Times wires May 30, 2014 10:46pm 
BUCPOWER.COMJACKSONVILLE — Former Bucs offensive lineman George Yarno has been diagnosed with cancer. Yarno, 56, is currently the Jaguars' offensive line coach. Jaguars coach Gus Bradley did not disclose the type of cancer Yarno has, but says Yarno will not be taking a leave of absence. He did say Yarno would miss some practice time with the team due to his treatment schedule. Yarno was at Jaguars practice on Thursday, but spent most of his time on the sidelines. Assistant coach Luke Butkus handled most of the individual drills. Bradley said he would not bring in a replacement. "He's confident in the treatment plan and felt really good after the initial part of it with the plan that the doctors have, and he's actually excited about getting after this battle that he's got," Bradley said. Yarno had two stints with the Bucs as a starting guard (1979-83, 1985-87), and successfully kicked an extra point in 1983. He joined the Jaguars staff last season and was previously an assistant with the Bucs and Lions.
