The preseason is in the rear view mirror for the Bucs after dropping their finale 23-19 to the Bills at home. What's next for Tampa Bay are some crucial decisions that they have to make with roster cuts as they get team down to 53 players for the regular season.
There are a couple of positions that will be most difficult to decide on for the Bucs. This includes wide receiver, inside linebacker, safety and the defensive line. What makes it even trickier is that Tampa Bay is going to keep wide receiver Chris Godwin and left tackle Tristan Wirfs on the active roster, which could make for some intriguing maneuvers to construct the entire group.
Bucs Gm Jason Licht - Photo By: Cliff Welch P/R
Bucs GM Jason Licht – Photo by: Cliff Welch P/R
Along with the active roster, Tampa Bay will also fill out a practice squad that will consist of 16 players, or 17 with an international player. That is where we are likely to see wide receiver Sterling Shepard and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater be on after moves get made on Sunday and Monday with the deadline on Tuesday. We'll see who ends up with the Bucs.
Pewter Report will be tracking each and every roster cut by the team with a live and updated tracker when they are reported and announced.
Bucs Roster Cuts
DT Eric Banks – reported by Fox Sports' Greg Auman
Bucs have started making their initial cuts, waiving defensive tackle Eric Banks. Played 25 snaps last night but no tackles.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 24, 2025