Bucs bring back Barth to handle kicking, replacing Brindza

Connor Barth was the winner of a kicking competition held Tuesday at One Buc Place, and will return to the team in time for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville, according to his agent. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTOFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth is returning to the team, replacing Kyle Brindza, who was released Monday.

Barth was the winner of a kicking competition held Tuesday at One Buc Place, and will return to the team in time for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville, according to his agent, Robert Roche.

Brindza, while showing a strong leg, had accuracy issues. He kicked the second-longest field goal in team history when he hit from 58 yards against the Texans two weeks ago,…