Buccaneers set initial 53-man roster
The biggest news of cutdown day in Tampa was that rookie Jalon Daniels has won the backup quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield.
On the first day of roster reduction, the Tampa Buccaneers finalized their 53-man roster, marking a significant milestone in the team's preparations for the upcoming season. Rookie Jalon Daniels secured the backup quarterback position, behind incumbent Baker Mayfield. Two players were released from the team, with Jake Browning facing a free agency status and Connor Bazelak becoming subject to waivers.
The Buccaneers also waived or released a host of other players, including linebacker Chris Braswell, linebacker John Bullock, tight ends Devin Culp and Kenny Fletcher, offensive tackle Marshall Foerner, defensive lineman Josiah Green, wide receivers Garrett Greene and Matthew Henry, linebacker Yasir Holmes, guard Nash Hutmacher, wide receiver Jha Quan Jackson, linebacker Nick Jackson, defensive lineman Jayson Jones, guard Elijah Klein, running back Barika Kpeenu, guard Henry Lutovsky, safety Robert McDaniel, cornerback Roman Parodie, wide receiver Dean Patterson, kicker B.T.
Potter, linebacker Jack Pyburn, wide receiver Eric Rivers, safety J.J. Roberts, tight end Paul Rubelt, center Ben Scott, defensive lineman Travis Shaw, running back Josh Williams, safety Rashad Wisdom, linebacker Mohamed Kamara, cornerback Pepe Williams, safety Xavier Williams, long snapper Scott Daly, and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu.
Cornerback Josh Hayes and wide receiver David Sills were placed on injured reserve with the intention to return, though they would miss a minimum of four games.
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