{"id":386971,"date":"2026-09-01T08:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/386971\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:29:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:29:13","slug":"tampa-bay-buccaneers-practice-squad-tracker-2026-live-updates-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/386971\/","title":{"rendered":"Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad tracker 2026: Live updates and analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their initial 53-man roster<\/a> on Sunday, cutting more than 30 players who fought for roster spots throughout the preseason.<\/p>\n

The next step in the roster-building process is to determine which of these players the Buccaneers want to bring back on their practice squad. Tampa Bay has 17 available slots to fill, and they’ll be making a flurry of transactions on Monday afternoon.<\/p>\n

We’ve got you covered with live, up-to-the-minute updates as the Buccaneers fill out their practice squad and begin to finalize their roster with the regular season just two weeks away.<\/p>\n

Tracking every Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad signing<\/a>Players not returning to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad<\/a>Tracking every Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad signing<\/p>\n

WR Dean Patterson – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Dean Patterson had 13 catches for 82 yards this preseason. He’s the team’s fist reported practice squad signing.<\/p>\n

WR Eric Rivers – reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz<\/a><\/p>\n

CB Roman Parodie – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

The second-year cornerback is back on the practice squad. Parodie has flashed his big-play ability with a pick-six last preseason and another interception this year.<\/p>\n

DT Jayson Jones – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

OG Henry Lutovsky – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

RB Josh Williams – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Josh WIlliams competed with Sean Tucker for the RB3 job, and while he ultimately came up short, the team likes Williams enough to bring him back as the RB4 on the practice squad.<\/p>\n

OC Ben Scott – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

S J.J. Roberts – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Roberts made a big impression during his 2025 rookie preseason, but a torn ACL ended his season before it even began. He’s back on the practce squad this year with a chance to be elevated on gameday.<\/p>\n

TE Devin Culp – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

WR Garrett Greene – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

S Ifeatu Melifonwu – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

OLB Yasir Holmes – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

LB Javin Wright – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

S Rashad Wisom – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

OT Paul Rubelt – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Paul Rubelt is an international player, so he gets an exemption, allowing the team to keep 17 players on their practice squad rather than 16.<\/p>\n

QB Easton Stick – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Stick will be the Buccaneers QB3.He worked with Bucs OC Zac Robinson and pass game coordinator T.J. Yates with the Falcons last year, and will bring a veteran presence and knowledge of the system to Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

CB Sean Murphy-Bunting – per Jeremy Fowler<\/p>\n

The Bucs made one of their best offseason additions, reuniting with veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting on the practice squad.<\/p>\n

Players not returning to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice squad<\/p>\n

QB Jake Browning – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

After losing the backup quarterback battle, Jake Browning declined to come back on the practice squad and will look for a new opportunity elsewhere. <\/p>\n

OLB Chris Braswell – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Chris Braswell has opted not to return to Tampa Bay’s practice squad. He’s searching for a fresh start after being released by the Buccaneers<\/a> after just two seasons. <\/p>\n

OLB Jack Pyburn- reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite an impressive 4-sack preseason, the Buccaneers waived Jack Pyburn. He was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday.<\/p>\n

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