The preseason is in the rear view mirror for the Bucs after dropping their finale, 23-19, to the Bills at home. What's next for Tampa Bay are some crucial decisions that the team has to make with roster cuts as the Bucs get down to 53 players for the regular season.
There are a couple of positions that will be most difficult to decide on for the Bucs. This includes wide receiver, inside linebacker, safety and the defensive line. What makes it even trickier is that Tampa Bay is going to keep injured wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. and injured left tackle Tristan Wirfs on the active roster, which could make for some intriguing maneuvers to construct the entire group.
Bucs GM Jason Licht – Photo by: Cliff Welch P/R
Along with the active roster, Tampa Bay will also fill out its practice squad that will consist of 16 players, or 17 with an international player – likely offensive tackle Lorenz Metz. That is where we are likely to see wide receiver Sterling Shepard and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater land after moves are made on Sunday and Monday with the deadline on Tuesday. We'll see who ends up with the Bucs.
Pewter Report will be tracking each and every roster cut by the team with a live and updated tracker when they are reported and announced.
Bucs Roster Cuts
Scroll down to the bottom for the most recent Tampa Bay roster cuts.
DT Eric Banks – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs have started making their initial cuts, waiving defensive tackle Eric Banks. Played 25 snaps last night but no tackles.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
OLB Jose Ramirez – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Another cut for the Bucs — OLB Jose Ramirez, a former sixth-round draft pick who has been on the practice squad for the last two years, has been waived as part of today's first wave of roster moves.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
DT Dvon J-Thomas – per Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving rookie defensive tackle Dvon J-Thomas, who had gotten a spot on the 90-man roster after going to rookie minicamp as a tryout player.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
S Shilo Sanders – reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter
Buccaneers informed rookie safety Shilo Sanders today that he is being waived, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, who added, "we're hoping he gets claimed on waivers." pic.twitter.com/b81byFvdJR
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2025
DT Mike Greene – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Another cut on Bucs defensive line — Mike Greene, who has eight tackles over the last two seasons.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
WR Rakim Jarrett – reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo
#Buccaneers are waiving WR Rakim Jarrett, source says. Jarrett had 13 catches for 184 yards in 20 games over the past two seasons with Tampa. pic.twitter.com/AWSddl9ogi
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 24, 2025
S Will Brooks – per Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs have waived rookie safety Will Brooks, who joined the team as an injury replacement Monday. Had two tackles in 44 snaps last night in first preseason action.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
OT Raiqwon O'Neal – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving offensive lineman Raiqwon O'Neal, who had versatility as a backup OL but was limited by injury the last two weeks. Could be back on practice squad once he's healthy again.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
WR Jacob Harris and RB Owen Wright – reported by Pewter Report
The #Bucs are releasing WR Jacob Harris and RB Owen Wright.
— PewterReport 🏴☠️ (@PewterReport) August 24, 2025
RB Jase McClellan – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving running back Jase McClellan, who joined the team late in training camp. Former Falcons draft pick got in for one carry in last night's preseason finale vs. Buffalo.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
OLB Warren Peeples – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs have waived undrafted rookie OLB Warren Peeples, leaving only five OLBs on their roster. Unless the Bucs carry only four, Markees Watts looks to have made the initial 53-man cut.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
CB Tre Avery – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving corner Tre Avery, who signed with the team Friday and had a team-best seven tackles Saturday. Can't do much more in a first day, but he's their 13th player cut today.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025
C Jake Majors – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs will be waiving undrafted rookie center Jake Majors with an injury designation. Details still getting worked out, and he'd have the chance to return later this season once he's back healthy from wrist injury.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
QB Conner Bazelak – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie quarterback Connor Bazelak, who played well in preseason. Has to clear waivers, but they'd like him back on the practice squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
OL Ben Scott – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie offensive lineman Ben Scott, who worked at guard and center in preseason. He had a nice guarantee at signing, so a safe bet to be back on the practice squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
ILB Anthony Walker Jr. – reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter
Tampa is releasing veteran LB Anthony Walker Jr., who has been on the Physically Unable to Perform List but is said to be "healthy and ready to go."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2025
OG Luke Haggard and OT Tyler McLellan – reported by Fox Sports Greg Auman
Bucs have waived two more offensive linemen: guard Luke Haggard and tackle Tyler McLellan. Haggard has been with the team on practice squad, while McLellan joined the team during training camp.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
OG Sua Opeta – per Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are releasing guard Sua Opeta, who missed the past year with an ACL injury but returned to play in preseason this weekend.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
TE Tanner Taula – per Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving tight end Tanner Taula, who's been on the team's practice squad the last two years.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
ILB Nick Jackson – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Here's surprising news: Bucs are cutting undrafted rookie linebacker Nick Jackson, who led the team in tackles in the preseason and had two sacks. Certainly could be back on the practice squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
DT Nash Hutchmacher – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman r
Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie DL Nash Hutmacher, though he could return to practice squad if he clears waivers.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
CB Bryce Hall – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are releasing veteran corner Bryce Hall, who got back healthy after missing all of last season with injury. Could easily land on another 53, but would be welcome back on practice squad in Tampa if he doesn't.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
DT Desmond Watson – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are waiving rookie defensive tackle Desmond Watson, who had been on the non-football illness list all of training camp. Had needed to get his weight down — could have moved him to reserve-NFI, but they'll cut him outright. Not going to practice squad at the moment.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
WR Dennis Houston – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs are cutting veteran receiver Dennis Houston, who had missed the end of preseason with injury. Just caught in numbers game in deep group of receivers.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
CB JayVian Farr – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs have waived-injured cornerback JayVian Farr, who joined the team in last two weeks of camp but missed Saturday's finale with injury. Small-school star from Augustana had three tackles vs. Steelers in his only game.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2025
QB Kyle Trask – reported by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler
The #Bucs plan to release quarterback Kyle Trask, per source. He will revert to IR with a shoulder issue, then work out a settlement or release soon and look for a new team.
Tampa's long-time QB2 on the move. pic.twitter.com/VWxPXCVDYp
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) August 25, 2025
WR Trey Palmer – reported by the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud
Bucs are waiving WR Trey Palmer.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 26, 2025
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