Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for roster cuts ahead of final practice week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are nearing the end of training camp as they prepare to cut their roster from 90 to 53 players by Sunday, August 30, 2026. Players on the bubble face high stakes, with running back Sean Tucker among those needing strong performances in joint practices against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The team has high hopes for linebacker Josiah Trotter, their second-round draft pick, aiming for a standout showing similar to former player Hardy Nickerson. As final evaluations occur, the pressure mounts for players seeking to secure their place on the roster.
- •Buccaneers must cut roster from 90 to 53 by August 30.
- •Sean Tucker is at risk of losing his roster spot.
- •Josiah Trotter is expected to contribute significantly.
- •Joint practices against the Jaguars are critical for evaluations.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Buccaneers news: Training camp battles heating up
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have less than a week before their roster needs to be trimmed from 90 to 53 players.
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