Bucs Signal QB, Elevate DB, Waive RB For Week 13 vs. Cardinals

Whereas indications recommend that Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield is a go for Sunday afternoon, that didn’t cease the workforce from making a transfer on the place on Saturday afternoon. Connor Bazelak was signed from the observe squad and is now on the lively roster. As well as, defensive again Marcus Banks was additionally elevated to the lively roster for the second time in as many weeks.

In a corresponding transfer to make room for Bazelak, Tampa Bay waived working again Owen Wright.

Connor Bazelak Is Round For Insurance coverage At QB

Including Connor Bazelak to the lively roster at all times appeared to be the most certainly plan of action, however, notably, the Bucs selected to signal him outright relatively than elevate him. Bazelak had two observe squad elevations remaining, however he’ll obtain a pay bump for the remainder of the season on the 53-man roster.

The undrafted free agent made the minimize out of coaching camp after showing in three preseason video games. An environment friendly preseason noticed him stick in Tampa Bay, as he accomplished 32-of-46 passes (69.6%) for 261 yards and one landing with zero interceptions.

Bucs QB Connor Bazelak – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR

After head coach Todd Bowles talked about that the workforce was contemplating a transfer earlier than Sunday, Bazelak shall be readily available because the third quarterback. It stays to be seen if he’s lively or inactive for the sport, however he’s an alternative choice, nonetheless.

Baker Mayfield was a full participant throughout Friday’s observe as he traits towards toughing it out in Week 13. Mayfield isn’t one to overlook any motion, taking part in by way of a number of accidents of various severity throughout his time with the Bucs. Seeing him come off the sphere and never play within the second half was regarding however being that he suffered a low-grade left shoulder sprain it factors to him suiting up. Any reaggravation would pressure veteran Teddy Bridgewater into motion with Bazelak because the backup.

Marcus Banks Elevated For Particular Groups Worth, Bucs Preseason Standout Owen Wright Waived

In contrast to Connor Bazelak, Marcus Banks didn’t make the observe squad out of coaching camp. Banks would go on to be re-signed earlier this month and was rapidly elevated for the Week 12 sport towards the Rams. Discussing what he values about Banks and up to date signee J.T. Grey, Todd Bowles shared that it’s largely particular groups associated to assist with kickoff protection.

Bucs S Marcus Banks – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR

“They’re particular groups guys, to allow them to clearly assist us,” Bowles mentioned. We’ll type of proceed to go from there and attempt to discover items that may assist us.”

Kickoff protection has been a thorn within the aspect of the unit and has confirmed to be detrimental within the area place battle, with eyes being on whether or not anybody can assist present a spark in bringing down opposing kick returners.

Owen Wright was one other participant who returned to the group following the preseason after working backs Bucky Irving and Josh Williams went down with harm, with Williams later being suspended for six video games by the NFL for violating the league’s efficiency enhancing coverage. Wright had a strong preseason, nevertheless it was at all times going to be robust for him to get touches with Rachaad White and Sean Tucker forward of him. The 26-year-old did get the primary carries of his profession final week, gaining six yards on three makes an attempt.

With the room at full energy with Irving, White, and Tucker main the best way, Wright now has the chance to latch on elsewhere. Remember to keep tuned to PewterReport.com as we could have extra harm information throughout our Pewter Pregame present at 9 a.m. ET and what it means for the Bucs earlier than they play the Cardinals Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.