The Tampa Bay Bucs officially set their initial 53-man roster today, building their core ahead of the season opener. The team officially announced the full 53-man roster on X.
This comprehensive lineup highlights several key decisions:
- The quarterback room has removed Kyle Trask and added Teddy Bridgewater.
- A mixed backfield of balance and versatility featuring Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and Josh Williams.
- The wide receiver corps includes seven options, anchored by veterans Evans and Godwin, supported by rookie talent like Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson.
- Tight end, offensive line, and linebacker positions feature ample depth to create flexibility in formation and scheme.
- The secondary and defensive front are stocked to respond to both air and ground threats, with five safeties, six corners, and a mix of interior and edge defenders.
With the roster now set at 53 players, the Bucs can shift their focus entirely to their regular season, conditioning, and team chemistry ahead of their 50th season.
The team also announced the following roster moves to get to their initial 53-man roster.
Waived:
CB Tre Avery
QB Connor Bazelak
DL C.J. Brewer
S Will Brooks
WR Garrett Greene
DL Mike Greene
G Luke Haggard
WR Dennis Houston
DL Nash Hutmacher
LB Nick Jackson
WR Rakim Jarrett
DL Dvon J-Thomas
RB Jase McClellan
T Tyler McLellan
T Lorenz Metz
WR Trey Palmer
OLB Warren Peeples Jr.
OLB Jose Ramirez
S Shilo Sanders
G Ben Scott
TE Tanner Taula
RB Owen Wright
Waived (injured):
CB JayVian Farr
CB Tyrek Funderburk
LB Antonio Grier Jr.
C Jake Majors
G Raiqwon O’Neal
CB Roman Parodie
Terminated Contracts:
DL Eric Banks
DL Adam Gotsis
CB Bryce Hall
WR Jacob Harris
OL Michael Jordan
G Sua Opeta
QB Kyle Trask
Terminated/Non-Football Injury:
LB Anthony Walker Jr.
Waived/Non-Football Illness:
NT Desmond Watson
Placed on Injured Reserve/Designated for Return:
WR Jalen McMillan
Activated from Physically Unable to Perform List:
WR Chris Godwin Jr.
T Tristan Wirfs