Buccaneers begin roster cuts ahead of 53-man deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the process of trimming their roster to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. The team has already waived players, including linebacker John Bullock, running backs Barika Kpeenu and Kadarius Calloway, and quarterback Connor Bazelak. These roster moves come after completing their preseason, where significant decisions were shaped by player performances. The Bucs aim to finalize their roster as the regular season approaches, with some waived players possibly returning on the practice squad.
- •John Bullock, Barika Kpeenu, Connor Bazelak are waived.
- •Buccaneers must finalize roster by Sunday at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Team evaluating players after three preseason games.
- •Some waived players may return on practice squad.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers roster cuts tracker: Live updates as Bucs trim roster to 53
"Follow every Buccaneers roster cut as Tampa Bay trims its roster to 53 players ahead of Sunday's deadline.
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