Buccaneers host Brett Rypien; Vikings audition Audric Estime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted quarterback Brett Rypien for a visit following Baker Mayfield's thumb injury. Rypien, who spent the previous four seasons with the Denver Broncos, looks to add depth to the roster. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings held a tryout for running back Audric Estime, a former fifth-round pick who was recently waived by the New Orleans Saints. Estime played college football at Notre Dame and previously spent time with the Eagles. In related transactions, former Broncos players Jonathan Harris, Jacob Bobenmoyer, and others are involved with various teams as they seek opportunities in the NFL.
- •Brett Rypien auditioned for the Buccaneers on September 29.
- •Baker Mayfield is sidelined with a thumb injury.
- •Audric Estime tried out for the Vikings after being waived.
- •Several former Broncos players are auditioning for teams.
- •Jonathan Harris signed with the Vikings' practice squad.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Broncos quarterback visits Bucs; Vikings host ex-Denver running back
"After losing Baker Mayfield to a thumb injury, the Buccaneers hosted a former Broncos backup quarterback for a visit.
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