Bucs waive QB Connor Bazelak as roster cuts begin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:17 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived quarterback Connor Bazelak as part of their roster cuts ahead of the 53-player limit deadline on August 29, 2026. Bazelak fell behind rookie Jalon Daniels on the depth chart during the offseason. Daniels had previously started in the Bucs' final preseason game, making a push for the backup quarterback position behind Baker Mayfield. Alongside Bazelak, the Buccaneers also waived several other players, including running back Barika Kpeenu and tight end Kenny Fletcher.
- •Bucks waived quarterback Connor Bazelak on August 29, 2026.
- •Rookie Jalon Daniels surpassed Bazelak on the depth chart.
- •Daniels started in the team's final preseason game.
- •Tampa Bay also waived several other players including Kpeenu and Fletcher.
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — QB Connor Bazelak among early Bucs cuts
"Quarterback Connor Bazelak fell behind rookie Jalon Daniels on the Buccaneers' depth chart this offseason and he's now off the roster altogether.
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