Then there was 53: Buccaneers finalize their 2025 roster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially set their initial 53-man roster today, building their core ahead of the season opener. The team officially announced the full 53-man roster on X.

This comprehensive lineup highlights several key decisions:

• The quarterback room has removed Kyle Trask and added Teddy Bridgewater.
• A mixed backfield of balance and versatility featuring Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, Sean Tucker, and Josh Williams.
• The wide receiver corps includes seven options, anchored by veterans Evans and Godwin, supported by rookie talent like Emeka Egbuka and Tez Johnson.
• Tight end, offensive line, and linebacker positions feature ample depth to create flexibility in formation and scheme.
• The secondary and defensive front are stocked to respond to both air and ground threats, with five safeties, six corners, and a mix of interior and edge defenders.

With the roster now set at 53 players, the Buccaneers can shift their focus entirely to their regular season, conditioning, and team chemistry ahead of their 50th season.

The team also announced the following roster moves to get to their initial 53-man roster.

Waived:

CB Tre Avery

QB Connor Bazelak

DL C.J. Brewer

S Will Brooks

WR Garrett Greene

DL Mike Greene

G Luke Haggard

WR Dennis Houston

DL Nash Hutmacher

LB Nick Jackson

WR Rakim Jarrett

DL Dvon J-Thomas

RB Jase McClellan

T Tyler McLellan

T Lorenz Metz

WR Trey Palmer

OLB Warren Peeples Jr.

OLB Jose Ramirez

S Shilo Sanders

G Ben Scott

TE Tanner Taula

RB Owen Wright

Waived (injured):

CB JayVian Farr

CB Tyrek Funderburk

LB Antonio Grier Jr.

C Jake Majors

G Raiqwon O’Neal

CB Roman Parodie

Terminated Contracts:

DL Eric Banks

DL Adam Gotsis

CB Bryce Hall

WR Jacob Harris

OL Michael Jordan

G Sua Opeta

QB Kyle Trask

Terminated/Non-Football Injury:

LB Anthony Walker Jr.

Waived/Non-Football Illness:

NT Desmond Watson

Placed on Injured Reserve/Designated for Return:

WR Jalen McMillan

Activated from Physically Unable to Perform List:

WR Chris Godwin Jr.

T Tristan Wirfs