Following the Bucs’ 24-14 victory over the Dolphins to conclude the preseason with a 2-1 document, Tampa Bay started making its roster cuts on Sunday. All NFL groups have till 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August twenty seventh to trim down their rosters from 90 gamers to 53 to start out the 2024 common season.
In years previous when there have been 4 preseason video games there could be a number of cutdowns all through August. Now there is only one cutdown date – when all groups should shed 37 gamers to get right down to the mandated 53-man roster. After the 53-man roster is ready on Tuesday, the Bucs and different groups can start assembling their 16-player apply squads the next day.
Bucs HC Todd Bowles – Picture by: Cliff Welch/PR
After transitioning to one of many league’s youngest groups final season, the youth motion has continued all through the offseason after including in Tampa Bay’s 2024 NFL Draft Class and parting with a handful of veteran gamers. Count on all seven draft picks to stay round, in addition to a few undrafted rookies.
Head coach Todd Bowles is aware of there are a whole lot of powerful choices left to be made, and he spoke after the crew’s closing preseason recreation on Friday evening about them.
“The underside had some pluses,” Bowles stated of among the bubble gamers performing properly. “We’re going to take a look at the tape. There [are] going to be some powerful choices made within the subsequent couple of days. Clearly, when you’ve got crew, the harder the choices are, however there have been some guys that made some performs, however I’ve to see the totality of the work.”
Bucs Roster Cuts
Listed here are the Bucs roster cuts which might be publicly recognized. This checklist shall be continuously up to date as cuts are made by means of Tuesday.
DL Lwal Uguak – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Remaining confirmed lower for the Bucs at present is defensive lineman Lwal Uguak. Tampa Bay made 18 cuts at present, so one other 17 coming earlier than Tuesday at 4 (plus Edmonds and Jarrett occurring IR) to get from 90 gamers to 53.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
OLB Jay Particular person – reported by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds
WRs Cephus Johnson and Latreal Jones – reported by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds
*Raleigh Webb and Tanner Knue being waived had been first reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman (see under).*
#Bucs are waiving 4 WRs Raleigh Webb, Tanner Knue, Cephus Johnson and Latreal Jones.
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024
OL Xavier Delgado – reported by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds
#Bucs have launched OL Xavier Delgado.
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024
WR Tanner Knue – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving rookie receiver Tanner Knue, who had a landing catch in Friday’s preseason finale. Former walk-on at Jap Michigan. Tampa Bay now as much as 13 cuts at present.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
TE Sal Cannella – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving tight finish Sal Cannella, who joined the crew after enjoying properly within the UFL this spring. Now as much as 12 cuts, however nonetheless 23 strikes to be made to get to 53 by Tuesday.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
TE David Wells – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are releasing veteran tight finish David Wells, who made their opening roster final yr and had two catches. Good competitors for TE depth this season.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
RB Ramon Jefferson – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie operating again Ramon Jefferson, who performed for Liam Coen at Maine and Kentucky. Now at 10 cuts for Bucs at present.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
OG Ryan Johnson – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs have waived guard Ryan Johnson, a late addition in preseason who performed seven snaps in Friday’s finale. As much as 9 cuts confirmed now for Tampa Bay.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
OLB Shaun Peterson – reported by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds
#Bucs are releasing OLB Shaun Peterson.
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024
DT Choose Culpepper – reported by Pewter Report’s Scott Reynolds
DL Brandon Matterson – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs have waived defensive lineman Brandon Matterson, who joined the crew this previous week as an damage substitute however did not get to play in Friday’s preseason finale.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
P Nolan Cooney – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs have waived punter Nolan Cooney, who was introduced in for competitors with Jake Camarda. Cooney had a 63-yard punt Friday evening. Bowles talked about the potential for conserving a second punter on the apply squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
ILB Kalen DeLoach – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs have waived undrafted rookie linebacker Kalen DeLoach — was restricted by a groin damage and missed Friday’s preseason finale. Wants just a few weeks to rehab however the former FSU star might be again on apply squad as soon as wholesome.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
WR Raleigh Webb – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving receiver Raleigh Webb, who had joined the crew’s apply squad late final season. Robust battle for final receiver spots.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
CB Andrew Hayes – reported by Fox Sports activities’ Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie cornerback Andrew Hayes, who had 5 tackles in Friday’s preseason finale.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024
LS Zach Triner – reported by Tampa Bay Occasions’ Rick Stroud
#Bucs have launched lengthy snapper Zach Triner as cuts start. They’ll go together with former Duke LS Evan Deckers.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 25, 2024
