Bucs sign Xavier Williams, waive Chase Lucas during training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety Xavier Williams, an undrafted free agent from Cincinnati, following a recent rookie tryout camp. Williams replaces cornerback Chase Lucas, who was waived due to a failed physical. This marks the Bucs' first roster move since training camp began at the end of July. Williams has played at multiple colleges, including Charlotte and UCF, starting his career as a quarterback before transitioning to safety.
- •Xavier Williams joins the Bucs after a rookie camp tryout.
- •Chase Lucas has been waived with a failed physical designation.
- •Williams has played at multiple colleges, including Cincinnati.
- •The Bucs are currently in training camp, preparing for preseason.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs sign safety from rookie tryout camp
"The Bucs added to their safety room over the weekend and signed an UDFA.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 4:21 PMWhy Aaron Rodgers’ new reality in Pittsburgh is working
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 3:50 PMSteelers fans can vote for rookie Germie Bernard as FedEx Air & Ground player of the week
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 3:50 PMThe Buccaneers have a blitz pickup problem
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 3:35 PM49ers WR Mike Evans is questionable to return after aggravating Achilles
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 2:20 PMWhy Mike McCarthy must fix the Steelers broken third-down plan
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 2:13 PMSteelers fans react to viral comments by analyst hoping Pittsburgh would have lost to Bucs
