Buccaneers sign defensive tackle Travis Shaw to 90-man roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed defensive tackle Travis Shaw to their 90-man roster. This move occurred on Wednesday, alongside the signing of safety Ifeatu Melifonwu. Shaw, who went undrafted this year, previously played at North Carolina and Texas before signing with the Patriots, who later waived him. The signing comes as the Buccaneers practice without defensive tackle Vita Vea, who is sidelined due to a back concern and has expressed a desire to be traded. Additionally, the Bucs waived defensive lineman Haggai Ndubuisi on Wednesday.
- •Travis Shaw joins the Buccaneers from an undrafted status.
- •Vita Vea is sidelined with a back issue and requested a trade.
- •The Buccaneers waived Haggai Ndubuisi on Wednesday.
- •Shaw previously played at North Carolina and Texas.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers sign DT Travis Shaw
"Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu wasn't the only defensive player to join the Buccaneers on Wednesday.
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