The injury concern over Quincy Black is growing.

The Bucs linebacker needs neck surgery and does not appear close to returning to football action.

"Quincy is in the early stages of where he's going to be long-term," GM Mark Dominik told the Tampa Bay Times from Mobile, Ala. Tuesday.

Go HERE for the full Times report including the financial ramifications the Bucs face in deciding whether or not to keep Black.

Black was hurt making a head-first tackle against San Diego Nov. 11.