The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made their initial cuts to get down to 53 men, but now, there’s a practice squad to fill out.
The team made 37 cuts to get down to 53 men. The Bucs didn’t make any waiver claims or have any players get picked up by another team off waivers, so it’s very likely that most (if not all) players that go to Tampa Bay’s practice squad will come from those 37 cut players. There was a lot of talent that the team unfortunately had to let go, so there’s a good chance a few of them will be returning to the practice squad in Tampa Bay.
Keep up with our tracker down below as the team begins signing players to fill out the practice squad:
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Bucs are signing rookie receiver Cephus Johnson back to their practice squad. Converted QB from Southeastern Louisiana joined the team mid-camp but impressed with size/speed (6-4, 4.57 40) combination.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Bucs are signing undrafted rookie linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle back to their practice squad. UConn grad earned spot to stay in Tampa.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Bucs are signing undrafted rookie tackle Silas Dzansi back to their practice squad. Virginia Tech grad was waived Tuesday but impressed in training camp — last name is “Jan-zee.”
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Bucs are signing linebacker J.J. Russell back on their practice squad. Had 11 tackles in final preseason game, could be needed early with Britt/Dennis dealing with short-term injuries.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Bucs sixth-round draft pick Jose Ramirez was not claimed off waivers and is returning to Tampa on their practice squad. Limited in preseason by a hamstring injury but now joins a deep group of young OLBs.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed my client Tanner Taula (TE, Illinois State) to their practice squad. Had other psquad offers but wanted to continue there after having a very good preseason with them.
— Brett Tessler (@TesslerSports) August 30, 2023
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Bucs are signing safety Richard LeCounte to their practice squad. Former Browns draft pick joined team in preseason but made a strong impression to stick around after being waived. Played at Georgia, also with Rams.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
Bucs’ practice squad is now halfway filled:
WR Cephus Johnson
WR Ryan Miller
TE Tanner Taula
OT Silas Dzansi
LB J.J. Russell
LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle
OLB Jose Ramirez
S Richard LeCounte— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Receiver David Moore is staying in Tampa and signing back with the Bucs’ practice squad. Former Seahawk adds veteran depth to young corps and could be elevated to the 53 as needed.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Two more offensive line signings for Bucs’ practice squad in Luke Haggard and Raiqwon O’Neal, per @JCAllenNFL. Only four spots unaccounted for …
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Two more offensive line signings for Bucs’ practice squad in Luke Haggard and Raiqwon O’Neal, per @JCAllenNFL. Only four spots unaccounted for …
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Bucs are signing undrafted rookie corner Keenan Isaac back on their practice squad. Alabama State grad just missed the cut for 53, but is back as part of super-young secondary depth in Tampa.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
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Quarterback John Wolford is back with the Bucs as part of their practice squad. Released as part of their final cuts but back as third QB behind Mayfield and Trask.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
