Tampa Bay Buccaneers release edge rusher Chris Braswell
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Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released edge rusher Chris Braswell on Sunday, ending the tenure of the 2024 second-round draft pick. Braswell recorded 2.5 sacks during his 34 regular-season appearances with the team. Personnel decisions finalized this weekend resulted in the Buccaneers carrying five outside linebackers on the active roster, including Yaya Diaby, Rueben Bain Jr., Al-Quadin Muhammad, Anthony Nelson, and David Walker. Analysts noted that Braswell struggled to secure a permanent pass-rushing role despite receiving consistent opportunities over the past two seasons. The team opted for depth at other positions as the final 53-man roster was established.
- •Chris Braswell played 34 regular-season games for Tampa Bay.
- •The Buccaneers are keeping five outside linebackers on the active roster.
- •Braswell recorded 35 pressures on 322 pass-rushing snaps over two seasons.
- •The team drafted Rueben Bain Jr. in the first round this year.
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