Buccaneers waive linebacker Chris Braswell during final 53-man roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived linebacker Chris Braswell on Saturday as the team established its initial 53-man roster. Braswell, selected 57th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, played two seasons with the franchise. During his tenure in Tampa, the linebacker recorded 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble. He appeared in every game for the Buccaneers over the past two years. The move coincides with a strategic shift in the defensive front, as the team prioritizes the development of first-round pick Rueben Bain. Coaching staff aim for Bain and Yaya Diaby to improve the team's overall pass rush capacity following performance gaps observed last season.
- •The Buccaneers waived linebacker Chris Braswell on Saturday.
- •Braswell was the 57th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- •He accumulated 48 tackles and 2.5 sacks during his two-year stint with the team.
- •Tampa Bay added first-round pick Rueben Bain to bolster the pass rush alongside Yaya Diaby.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers waive 2024 second-rounder Chris Braswell
"The Buccaneers are parting ways with one of their top picks from the 2024 NFL Draft.
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