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The Bucs, along with the rest of the NFL, have made some important decisions on roster cuts for their teams in order to get their roster down to 53 players by Tuesday at 4:00 PM. Each organization has cut 37 players in order to get ready for the regular season, but this isn’t the end of the road for every player that was released.
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles – Photo by: Cliff Welch/PR
To see every Bucs’ roster cut, view here.
While Tampa Bay has made its initial roster moves, the team also has to fill out their practice squad, which will consist of 16 players. Although these players aren’t on the main roster, they practice each day with the team and could eventually get called up because of injury or a player getting waived.
Wide receiver Deven Thompkins is a great example of this as he began last season on the practice squad and eventually found his way onto the 53-man roster as Tampa Bay’s main punt and kick returner.
This is the updated 2023 Tampa Bay practice squad tracker:
2023 Bucs Practice Squad
WR Cephus Johnson – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
WR Ryan Miller – reported by Pewter Report’s JC Allen
#Bucs are signing WR’s Ryan Miller and Cephus Johnson back to the practice squad.
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) August 30, 2023
ILB J.J. Russell – reported by Pewter Report’s JC Allen
#Bucs are signing LB J.J. Russell to the practice squad. The second year linebacker turned down the opportunity to join other teams PS to stick in Tampa
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) August 30, 2023
ILB Brandon Bouyer-Randle – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
OT Silas Dzansi – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
S Richard LeCounte – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
TE Tanner Taula – reported by Pewter Report’s JC Allen
#Bucs have signed TE Tanner Taula back to the PS.
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) August 30, 2023
OLB Jose Ramirez – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
DL C.J. Brewer – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
Bucs have signed defensive lineman C.J. Brewer back to their practice squad, per agents @davidcanter @IanGrutman @NessMugrabi
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 30, 2023
OTs Luke Haggard and Raiqwon O’Neal – reported by Pewter Report’s JC Allen
#Bucs are signing OT Luke Haggard and OL Raiqwon O’Neal to the Practice Squad.
— JC Allen (@JCAllenNFL) August 30, 2023
QB John Wolford – reported by Pewter Report
As expected, #Bucs bringing back QB John Wolford to the practice squad.
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) August 30, 2023
RB Patrick Laird – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
Running back Patrick Laird is signing back with the Bucs' practice squad this morning. Former Cal and Dolphins back spent last year on PS for Tampa Bay as well.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2023
CB Keenan Isaac – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
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
DL Pat O’Connor – reported by Fox Sports’ Greg Auman
Bucs are also bringing back defensive lineman Pat O'Connor on their practice squad, following his release Wednesday. Has been in Tampa since 2017, a leader on special teams the last three seasons. Practice squad is now complete at 16 players.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2023
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