Tampa Bay Buccaneers evaluate roster moves for Sean Murphy-Bunting and Josh Johnson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Following recent NFL roster cuts, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considering the addition of two former players to bolster their depth ahead of Week 1. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and quarterback Josh Johnson both became available after being released on Sunday. The Buccaneers currently maintain a thin secondary after placing Josh Hayes on injured reserve with a return designation. Murphy-Bunting brings previous experience within the Tampa Bay defensive system, though he is returning from significant knee injuries. Meanwhile, the team faces a decision regarding the quarterback position after opting to keep only Mayfield and Daniels on the initial 53-man roster. Adding Johnson could provide veteran insurance, though the club must decide if a third quarterback warrants an active roster spot.
- •Sean Murphy-Bunting and Josh Johnson were both released by their respective teams on Sunday.
- •The Buccaneers kept only five cornerbacks on the initial 53-man roster.
- •Josh Hayes will miss the first four games after moving to injured reserve.
- •Tampa Bay currently carries two quarterbacks on the active roster.
- •Murphy-Bunting previously played four seasons in Tampa Bay.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Bucs reunite with Sean Murphy-Bunting and Josh Johnson?
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