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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving 2021 4th-round draft pick wide receiver/ kick returner Jaelon Darden.

Via buccaneers.com’s Scott Smith,

“A fourth-round draft pick out of North Texas in 2021, Darden has been the team’s primary punt returner for the majority of the past two seasons. He has averaged 9.4 yards on 50 punt returns, including a 10.6-yard average on 30 returns this season. Darden also recently took over kickoff return duties with the team choosing to let rookie running back Rachaad White focus on his growing role on offense. In two seasons, Darden has averaged 20.3 yards on 21 kickoff returns.”

Look for wide receiver Scotty Miller to take over return duties for the Buccaneers.

The team also released offensive tackle Dylan Cook and defensive back Ryan Smith from their practice squad.

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