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Bucs Signing Very Familiar CB To The Practice Squad

When it comes to the Bucs’ practice squad, the team filled it out by mostly bringing back players let go on roster cutdown day. With every team having to go from 90 to 53 players, there were bound to be some familiar faces who were waived that Tampa Bay could sign.

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Lions adding former Buccaneers guard to practice squad, but their offensive line search shouldn’t stop here

Elijah Klein appeared in 26 games over two seasons with Tampa Bay and made one start at left guard, giving Detroit another developmental option as it continues evaluating the position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 31

Buccaneers Add Veteran Quarterback To Practice Squad

The Buccaneers didn’t have to look far to find another veteran quarterback for their practice squad. Following the release of Jake Browning, Tampa Bay has reportedly landed on Easton Stick as its next addition at the position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / TWSN / August 31

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Reunite With Super Bowl Champion to Fix Their Biggest Roster Concern

A day following Sean Murphy-Bunting’s release from the Arizona Cardinals, it was announced that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be signing him off waivers.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Sean Murphy-Bunting News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Buccaneers To Bring Back CB Sean Murphy-Bunting

Part of the cadre of Day 2 picks that comprised the Buccaneers’ Super Bowl LV-winning secondary, Sean Murphy-Bunting became available after his Sunday Cardinals release.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 31

Buccaneers Sign 16 To Practice Squad

The Buccaneers announced the signing of 16 players to their official practice squad on Monday. The following is the list of players being signed: TE Devin Culp WR Garrett Greene OLB Yasir Holmes DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Ifeatu Melifonwu CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson IV WR Eric Rivers Jr.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 31

Buccaneers Make Interesting Move, Sign 7-Year Veteran QB

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are adding another quarterback in the wake of their 53-man roster cutdowns. The Bucs went from 90 to 53 over the weekend, and it included some interesting decisions, especially at the quarterback position.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Buccaneers’ gamble with talented rookie backfires and Jason Licht has to watch his undrafted gem sign with another NFL team

The Buccaneers rolled the dice on Jack Pyburn when they cut him from the team and now he’s signed elsewhere in the NFL. There’s always some level of gambling involved when it comes to NFL roster cuts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers just lost out on talented UDFA rookie EDGE Jack Pyburn.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / August 31

Former Buccaneers Second-Round Pick Released By Panthers

A former second-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been released, but his NFL career may not be over just yet. The Carolina Panthers released former Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask on Sunday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / August 31

5 Buccaneers Players Who Survived the Cut and Earned Their Spot

Final rosters have now been finalized for all 32 NFL teams, and though the competition was fierce in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers feel good about the roster heading into the 2026 regular season.

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3 biggest surprises from Bucs’ 53-man roster cutdown

The Bucs’ roster trim down came with a few eyebrow raising moments. Sunday evening has come and gone, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, along with the rest of the NFL, has whittled their rosters down to the 53-player limit for the start of the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / A to Z Sports / August 31

Former first-round pick is one of 4 players the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to target after roster cuts

The Buccaneers, along with the rest of the NFL, wrapped up roster cuts on Sunday. Now, it’s about searching for some additional help before the regular season kicks off.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Viral Sports News / August 31

Buccaneers Terminate Contract of Former Starting QB

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers terminated the contract of veteran quarterback Jake Browning on Sunday as they trimmed their roster to the NFL’s 53-player limit, ending a brief stay that began with a one-year deal in March.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / EasySportz / August 31

Bucs cut Jake Browning now as Jalon Daniels takes backup job for Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers executed a major roster adjustment by releasing veteran Jake Browning and elevating undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to the second-string quarterback role.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / August 31

Bucs Waive OLB Chris Braswell, Trim Roster To 53

Here is how the Buccaneers slashed their roster to the 53-man limit today: OLB Chris Braswell TE Devin Culp DL Josiah Green WR Garrett Greene WR Matthew Henry OLB Yasir Holmes WR Jha’Quan Jackson LB Nick Jackson DL Jayson Jones G Henry Lutovsky S Robert McDaniel CB Roman Parodie WR Dean Patterson OLB Jack Pyburn WR Eric Rivers S J.J.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 31

Bucs Announce 2026 53-Man Roster

The Bucs have released their current 53-man roster as well as the team’s roster cuts. NFL teams can begin claiming players off waivers at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 31 and forming a 16-person practice squad – 17 with a player from the International Pathway Program.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Buccaneers Officially Cut 36 Players

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially cut their roster down to 53 players on Sunday ahead of the deadline. Here’s the full list of moves: QB Connor Bazelak

Sean Tucker News / Pro Football Rumors / August 30

Buccaneers Rework RB Sean Tucker’s Deal

Retained on an RFA tender in March, Sean Tucker is back for another year as the Buccaneers’ third-string running back. RFA tenders being nonguaranteed brought some uncertainty, however, but the Bucs want him on their roster.

Jack Pyburn News / Yardbarker / August 30

Buccaneers waive Jack Pyburn, clearing path toward LSU

If he clears waivers, Pyburn will likely be headed back to the collegiate level for a fifth season.

Buccaneers rolling with undrafted rookie as backup to Baker Mayfield

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / August 30

Buccaneers rolling with undrafted rookie as backup to Baker Mayfield

There was a bit of a surprise in the battle for QB2 duties in Tampa Bay.

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Report: Jalon Daniels named backup QB to Baker Mayfield with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels will be the backup QB to starter Baker Mayfield on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. An undrafted free agent, Daniels beat out Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak for the spot behind Mayfield.