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Now that the Buccaneers’ preseason has concluded, it’s time for general manager Jason Licht, head coach Dirk Koetter and the rest of the coaching staff to begin making decisions on roster cuts. On top of cuts, the team will also shape out their final roster with some additions from around the league.
Early on Friday, Bucs Nation’s Evan Winter dropped his 53-man roster projection to get things going. So start there, and keep it locked to this thread for frequent updates throughout the weekend.
Saturday
Friday ended quietly for Tampa Bay. Saturday is sure to bring some noise.
Recapping today’s Bucs cuts: G Holcomb, Price; T Seaton, Jones, Boozer, Ugokwe; RB Ogunbowale; WR BWilson, Reedy, Philips; TE Hudson; DE Perrizo, DHarris, O’Connor; LB Harris; CB Myers, S Tandy, Robinson, Igwebuike.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Another surprise name making the initial 53-man roster for Bucs: Offensive lineman Adam Gettis, 29, who can back up at guard and center. Joined the team last December.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs defensive end Will Clarke -- claimed off waivers from Bengals a year ago, re-signed on veteran minimum deal -- has made Tampa Bay's initial 53-man roster. Led Bucs ends with 2.5 sacks last year.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have released T Brad Seaton as the tackle picture shapes up. He played with the starters in first preseason win at Miami
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Bucs cut Javien Elliott. Nickel CB
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Bucs are keeping WR Freddie Martino on the 53-man roster. He gets the nod over WR Bobo Wilson. @JennaLaineESPN had Bobo news first.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
I'm told that the Bucs have waived wide receiver/kick returner Bernard Reedy. Saw action in nine regular season games for the Bucs last year and two for the Patriots. https://t.co/R9PLdjAYys
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) September 1, 2018
Source tells me the Bucs have waived wide receiver Bobo Wilson. They've been very encouraged by what they've seen out of him so I would expect him to sign with the practice squad again tomorrow.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) September 1, 2018
Bucs starting to make decisions at offensive tackle: Brad Seaton has been waived. Stepped in as starting RT amid slew of injuries.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived backup tackle Jerry Ugokwe as they continue to move from 91 to 53-man roster.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived rookie DE Evan Perrizo. Looks like returning defensive ends are safe as last ones on Bucs’ roster.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs release TE Tanner Hudson.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Coming faster now. DE Patrick O'Conner, S Godwin Igwebuike, former USF and Hillsborough HS LB Nigel Harris, per @gregauman
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived DE Demone Harris, undrafted rookie from Buffalo, as @JennaLaineESPN reported first.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived former Hillsborough and USF linebacker Nigel Harris. Deep group of Bucs LBs and some could land elsewhere this weekend.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived rookie safety Godwin Igwebuike. Got a significant guarantee to sign with Tampa, so strong chance of practice squad.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have waived DE Pat O’Connor, who had a half-sack in preseason. A candidate to come back on practice squad, where he was much of last season.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Bucs have released RB Dare Ogunbowale. First reported by @gregauman. Good practice squad player candidate
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Bucs have released special teams captain Josh Robinson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 1, 2018
Browns released punter Justin Vogel, per source Britton Colquitt wins the job.
Bucs are making more moves toward today’s roster deadline. Backup guard Givens Price has been waived.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
This is a big one. #Bucs are releasing S Keith Tandy
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
#Bucs have released WR Ervin Phillips
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
#Bucs have released CB Mark Meyers.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) September 1, 2018
Looks like rookie running back Shaun Wilson got news from Bucs this morning that he’s made their roster. Undrafted player from Duke has impressed since May. pic.twitter.com/XXEZLN9iiN
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) September 1, 2018
Source tells me that the Bucs have waived DaVonte Lambert, who started nine games for them as a rookie two years ago. He spent most of camp lining up inside because of injuries but he plays outside too. https://t.co/lJTkSTQ5vn
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) September 1, 2018
Friday
Source tells me that Bucs linebacker Devante Bond is headed to injured reserve with plantar fasciitis in his right foot. https://t.co/16gitCxp0h
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) August 31, 2018
Initial Bucs cuts confirmed today: DT Bazata, DT Reth, TE Weiser, S Liddell, RB Redding, QB Allen, WR Dye. No surprises so far.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2018
Still 31 more moves needed to get to 53 by 4 p.m. Saturday.
Initial wave of Bucs cuts are mostly players who joined team during camp. Two more to confirm: S Josh Liddell and DT Adam Reth, as @NFLSTROUD reported.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2018
#Bucs also released former Eagles DT Adam Reth.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 31, 2018
#Bucs released WR Donteea Dye.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 31, 2018
Cuts have begun for the Bucs. I'm told that they've parted ways with running back Devine Redding. More to come as they've got to whittle their roster down to 53 by 4 p.m. Saturday.
— JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) August 31, 2018
Bucs have waived TE Matt Weiser, a late addition to training camp who played sparingly in last night's preseason finale.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2018
Bucs have waived rookie DT Nathan Bazata from Iowa. Had team's only sack in last night's preseason finale.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2018
Bucs have started the process of cutting their roster from 91 players to 53 by cutting undrafted rookie QB Austin Allen of Arkansas. He could come back as 3rd QB on practice squad while Jameis Winston is suspended.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 31, 2018
8:45 a.m ET - The Final Cut: Projecting the Bucs’ 53-man roster