UPDATED: Bucs 2026 Roster Cutdown Tracker
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Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have completed their training camp and three-game preseason, with focus now shifting to the regular season opener on Sept. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- The team must reduce its roster from 90 players to 53 by the cutdown deadline on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 6:00 p.m., prompting tough decisions by GM Jason Licht, coach Todd Bowles, and staff.
- Recent cuts include linebacker Nick Jackson, wide receiver Jha’Quan Jackson, offensive guard Elijah Klein, long snapper Scott Daly, kicker B.T. Potter, and several others, as reported by FOX Sports’ Greg Auman.
- Key roster decisions remain at quarterback (choosing between Jake Browning and rookie Jalon Daniels), running back (Sean Tucker vs. Josh Williams), wide receiver (due to injuries), and inside linebacker (balancing rookie Caden Fordham against veteran SirVocea Dennis).
- Besides the 53-man roster, the Buccaneers will form a practice squad of 16-17 players, potentially including offensive tackle Paul Rubelt as an international player.
