The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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:
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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 Buccaneers 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:
CBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Tre Avery
QBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Connor Bazelak
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â C.J. Brewer
SÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Will Brooks
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Garrett Greene
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Mike Greene
GÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Luke Haggard
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WRÂ Â Â Â Â Dennis Houston
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Nash Hutmacher
LBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Nick Jackson
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Rakim Jarrett
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Dvon J-Thomas
RBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Jase McClellan
TÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tyler McLellan
TÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Lorenz Metz
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Trey Palmer
OLBÂ Â Â Â Warren Peeples Jr.
OLBÂ Â Â Â Jose Ramirez
SÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shilo Sanders
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GÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Ben Scott
TEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Tanner Taula
RBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Owen Wright
Waived (injured):
CBÂ Â Â Â Â Â JayVian Farr
CBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Tyrek Funderburk
LBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Antonio Grier Jr.
CÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jake Majors
G        Raiqwon O’Neal
CBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Roman Parodie
Terminated Contracts:
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Eric Banks
DLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Adam Gotsis
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CBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Bryce Hall
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Jacob Harris
OLÂ Â Â Â Â Â Michael Jordan
GÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Sua Opeta
QBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Kyle Trask
Terminated/Non-Football Injury:
LBÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Anthony Walker Jr.
Waived/Non-Football Illness:
NTÂ Â Â Â Â Â Desmond Watson
Placed on Injured Reserve/Designated for Return:
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Jalen McMillan
Activated from Physically Unable to Perform List:
WRÂ Â Â Â Â Chris Godwin Jr.
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TÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tristan Wirfs