Your 2019 Bucs (Initial) 53-Man Roster
August 31st, 2019
Bucco Bruce Arians called general manager Jason Licht into his office and this is what they came up with.
The list below is what nearly pushing the salary cap to the maximum has purchased for your Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
These are happy times inside the walls of One Buc Palace, lots of back-slappin’ and excitement. Outside the walls of One Buc Palace, well, it’s not as exuberant, but there’s a lot of hope and anticipation.
The Bucs had to cut down to 53 players by 4 p.m. today, per NFL rules. Here is the squad:
Beau Allen DT
Antony Auclair TE
Zack Bailey G
Peyton Barber RB
Shaq Barrett OLB
Caleb Benenoch OL
Devante Bond ILB
Cameron Brate TE
Deone Bucannon LB/S
Alex Cappa RG
Jack Cichy ILB
Lavonte David ILB
Carlton Davis CB
Jamel Dean CB
Demar Dotson RT
Mike Edwards S
Justin Evans S
Mike Evans WR
Blaine Gabbert QB
Matt Gay K
Will Gholston DL
Chris Godwin WR
Ryan Griffin QB
Vernon Hargreaves III CB
Demone Harris OLB
Jerald Hawkins OT
O.J. Howard TE
Tanner Hudson TE
Ryan Jensen C
Ronald Jones II RB
Ali Marpet LG
Scotty Miller WR
Kevin Minter ILB
Sean Murphy-Bunting CB
Carl Nassib OLB
Anthony Nelson OLB
Rakeem Nunez-Roches DL
Patrick O’Connor DL
Dare Ogunbowale RB
Breshad Perriman WR
Bradley Pinion P
Donovan Smith LT
Darian Stewart S
M.J. Stewart DB
Ndamukong Suh DL
Zach Triner LS
Vita Vea DL
Earl Watford OL
Justin Watson WR
Devin White ILB
Jordan Whitehead S
Bobo Wilson WR
Jameis Winston QB
Jason Pierre-Paul is on non-football injury list. Ryan Smith is suspended.
Of course, waiver claims and more deals (see the home page for the Bucs’ newest offensive lineman) will change this make-up of this group.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:35 pm
Play Offs !
August 31st, 2019 at 6:36 pm
Maxed out cap BELOW average roster…. way to go Licht!
August 31st, 2019 at 6:37 pm
I really hope they can get Bruce Anderson on the PS. But I really think he makes a 53 somewhere and has a good career.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:40 pm
O’Connor and Harris will be the first casualties after they work the wire
August 31st, 2019 at 6:41 pm
Another OL would not surprise me.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:42 pm
I’m guessing nobody wanted to pick up Brate’s salary despite his trade bait status
August 31st, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Sorry that Spence did not work out, but he had his opportunities.
Total upgrade on defense. Cichy was a nice surprise in preseason. No soft DTs, unlike last year. Better athletes and enthusiasm in the D
defensive backfield.
Better coaches. Better players. Let’s get on it.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:43 pm
Miller is on thin ice too….
August 31st, 2019 at 6:46 pm
The Dolphins are trading Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills for two first round picks and a second from the Texans. Since Jason Licht drafted Vernon Hargreaves over Tunsil in 2016, Hargreaves must be worth three first round picks right Joe? 😂😂
Good thing our offensive line is set for years to come. All Hail Jason Lichtanic and his incredible roster!
August 31st, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Get Caleb Benenoch of this team!
August 31st, 2019 at 6:50 pm
Really thought Mike Evan’s was worth a roster spot🤷♂️
August 31st, 2019 at 6:52 pm
TBBF’s bubble players
Miller (PS)
Bailey
Harris
D. Stewart
Oconnor
Benenoch
August 31st, 2019 at 6:54 pm
Benenoch making this team is ridiculous! Scotty Miller better do something as a receiver or returner.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:54 pm
Shout out to Dare OG! Way to go kid, you made it! I’m also hoping for Bruce Anderson to be brought back to the practice squad.
August 31st, 2019 at 6:55 pm
No Mike Evans???lol
August 31st, 2019 at 6:55 pm
You do have to hand it to Licht. Willie Taggart has coached exactly 13 games for FSU and despite the 6 year deal he signed a year ago he is legitimately at risk of being fired/bought out in the next year..
Taggart is now 5-8 at FSU (Winning Percentage 38.4%)
Licht is currently 27-53 in Tampa (Winning Percentage 33.7%)
Naturally Licht got a second 5 year extension because that’s how the Glazer Babies like to roll #onlyinTampa
August 31st, 2019 at 6:56 pm
We’re is our beloved number 13 Evens
August 31st, 2019 at 6:57 pm
I was just going to write that I did not see Mike Evans name on this list!
August 31st, 2019 at 6:57 pm
Guess 90 percent are blind lol. Something is fishy here lmao
August 31st, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Miller making this team is a joke.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:02 pm
Hey Tom S., maybe the Glaziers will hire Wet Willie away from FSU and extend Licht My Balls again. In all seriousness, though I am not a Jay Miss fan, my wife and son are both FSU graduates. They looked great offensively in the first half and “meh” defensively. In the second half, both sides of the ball sucked, and Wet Willie was seriously outcoached. That Boise freshman QB is good. He’ll be an NFL caliber QB before all is said and done.
#it’s a bucs life
August 31st, 2019 at 7:02 pm
Gotta call this a contending roster indeed. Go Buccaneers!
August 31st, 2019 at 7:04 pm
I really believe we’re going to have one of the best linebacking corps in the NFL.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:05 pm
WHERE IS MIKE EVANS
August 31st, 2019 at 7:05 pm
This list can’t be right. Mike Evans not being on here is a mistake, but there are still 53 on the list. One guy on here doesn’t belong.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:05 pm
Scotty Miller… LMAO!!! Oh no WE SUCK AGAIN!!!
August 31st, 2019 at 7:05 pm
Wow only 4 safeties and two are injured.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:05 pm
I’ll go out on a limb defense will be top 15.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:07 pm
i think they made a mistake with bruce anderson…but they must have a trick move up their sleeves since they cut both he and ellington
August 31st, 2019 at 7:08 pm
That’s would just be the icing on the cake if Licht messed up the roster paperwork and left mike evans off the team by accident. And he was forced to be placed on waivers. And we lose him and get nothing. Curious does anyone know if something like that could or has happened.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:09 pm
Bucs didn’t release who is on the roster. Have to figure out who is on here who was cut. Sorry.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:11 pm
Joe, please make it Caleb, as he blows like Dorian.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:13 pm
For those asking why it lists 53 players w/ no Mike Evans…
Yes, Mike Evans (our best player, not sure how you forget him on the list, but I digress) should be on the list and minus 1 player because Ryan Smith is on that list and he’s suspended for the first 4 games (so no move needs to be made until then as it currently stands)
August 31st, 2019 at 7:13 pm
Did we trade Santos?
August 31st, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Nothing for Santos?
August 31st, 2019 at 7:14 pm
Ha…jinx
August 31st, 2019 at 7:17 pm
Smells like 4-12. Welcome to the cellar. Again.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:17 pm
No we didn’t trade Santos Licht said he wouldn’t trade him for only a 7th round pick he would rather just release him.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:34 pm
86, thanks!
August 31st, 2019 at 7:36 pm
Maybe it would help Joe to organize by position? And where’s that OT depth guy we just traded for?
August 31st, 2019 at 7:37 pm
Just saw his name, nevermind
August 31st, 2019 at 7:37 pm
Jeffbuc, is that true?
August 31st, 2019 at 7:47 pm
A little surprised to see Blaine Gabbert considering his injury.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Glad to see Bobo Wilson on the team.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:52 pm
WTG Tanner Hudson! Kid played his heart out and will only get better. Now he can develop his blocking skills.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:53 pm
3 RB’s 3 QB’s …Gabbert got Anderson’s spot. I have a feeling he won’t clear waivers for the PS. I hope he does. He obviously has upside and super affordable.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:57 pm
I’m glad they keep OConner I really like his game for a backup. He’s good depth and deserved a spot over Spence.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Hey you dont like it haters? To bad. Im excited for this year. Your a maniac fan that has nothing to look forward to. Take a long walk off a short plank. I won’t miss you. Dont like Licht dont like the roster? LOL sorry about your luck. You can go fallow another team. O but they wont have a cool website you can go to and get your therapy.
August 31st, 2019 at 7:58 pm
How did Barber make the roster over Ellington? Anyone?
August 31st, 2019 at 8:12 pm
Why didn’t the Bucs trade Santos before he was cut? Because most teams don’t cough up draft picks for kickers. –Joe
August 31st, 2019 at 8:12 pm
I am glad that Tanner Hudson made the team. He is a nice future piece to have for this team. I would not have been happy if he was cut. Good call.
August 31st, 2019 at 8:16 pm
Haters will hate this roster. Then again haters hate everything Bucs. I’m ready for next Sunday.
August 31st, 2019 at 8:18 pm
I see Kentrell Brice didn’t make it. Edwards/Evans both injured.
Not too excited about our starting safety next to Whitehead at this point. My guess is they use a lot of different packages to try and get Buccanon involded more.
August 31st, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Gaze upon that roster my friends.
That’s what an 11-5 roster looks like.
GO BUCS!!!
August 31st, 2019 at 8:26 pm
JimmyJack Says:
August 31st, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Gaze upon that roster my friends.
That’s what an 11-5 roster looks like.
they make crack pipe cleaners I suggest you invest in one…..
August 31st, 2019 at 8:26 pm
We are not done
August 31st, 2019 at 8:40 pm
I expect a winning season. 9 wins is my lowest acceptable total for this team.
I am sorry that your standards are so low. Aren’t you the hypocrite who always calls other people out for low standards. Dang what a phony.
August 31st, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Should have cut Miller and kept Schnell. Oh well, hope they can do well with this group.
August 31st, 2019 at 9:26 pm
Bobo sucks
August 31st, 2019 at 9:28 pm
How the hell did Miller make this team?
August 31st, 2019 at 9:32 pm
Hey Terrell Davis says he expects the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to have the biggest turn around of all teams. Now we know why, this roster right here. Of course the others on the network laughed at him.
August 31st, 2019 at 9:36 pm
Everyone surprised that the Bucs kept Miller over Schnell, neither will see the field on game day unless one of our receivers are hurt. This was about developing Miller and likely knowing he would not last on the PS. If they don’t see progress or he stays hurt, see ya, when Ryan Smith comes back
August 31st, 2019 at 10:23 pm
I think they did real well. My only change would have been dumping Benenoch and keeping Holcomb who can play Guard and subbed successively for Dotson last year. I am sure BA must have seen something in Benenoch I didn’t see.i hope the new Tackle we just got will take Benenoch’s place.
August 31st, 2019 at 10:31 pm
Bobo! Breakout year.
August 31st, 2019 at 10:41 pm
Some solid prospects just hit the wire
Offense
• RB Ryan Nall ←
• RB John Kelly ←
• WR Cody Core ←
• WR Terry Godwin
• WR Marcell Ateman
• TE C.J. Conrad ←←
• OL Corey Levin ← ← ← ←
• OL Joshua Garnett
• OL Sean Harlow
• OL Nate Theaker
• OL James Ferentz
• T Brad Seaton
• OL Tyler Marz
Defense
• DT Carl Davis
• DE Anthony Zettel ←
• DE Daniel Wise ←
• DE Ufomba Kamalu
• DE Carroll Phillips
• LB Jachai Polite ←
• LB Malik Jefferson
August 31st, 2019 at 10:49 pm
Trading for G/G Billy Price could be a solid move to
August 31st, 2019 at 10:49 pm
Where is the “the final roster isn’t going to look anything like it does……fill in the date….crowd?
Day after day these people kept assuring us that this and that would happen.
From trading and signing a 3 veteran linemen , running backs, secondary …it goes on and on…
Well , time is out. Time to take your meds and stfu!
August 31st, 2019 at 10:55 pm
We’ve got quite a few players on that 53-man roster who MAY not be ready for the first few games. Vita Vea, LVD (?), Justin Evans, Mike Edwards, and Blaine Gabbert for starters. Possibly some others, not sure. Hard way for a new coaching staff to go into their first Bucs game. Next man up always sounds good, but missing several potential starters on defense isn’t a good way to open the season. We’ll find out quickly what type of depth we’ve got.
August 31st, 2019 at 10:56 pm
Luv- love John Kelly and I will take anyone with OL next to their name, lol
August 31st, 2019 at 11:03 pm
Lol I hear you JJ
August 31st, 2019 at 11:03 pm
….
Mike Edwards S
Justin Evans S
Mike Evans WR
Blaine Gabbert QB
Matt Gay K
Will Gholston DL
…..
This is for all the people on here who apparently cannot see Mike Evan’s name.
August 31st, 2019 at 11:06 pm
I don’t understand 4 tight ends and only 3 running backs.
How about signing Shady McCoy?
Bad year last year but should be healthy and ready to roll again.
August 31st, 2019 at 11:10 pm
No !! Stewart made it , a second round pick !!!
August 31st, 2019 at 11:16 pm
Benenoch should not be on the team or any other team. Sucks big time.
August 31st, 2019 at 11:16 pm
I feel as you almost have to make a claim for Polite. Guy was projected in the first round. It will be a low risk high reward move better than keeping a 27 year old back up who hasn’t done anything In the league either. Would rather try the young guy with potential who doesn’t know how to be a pro yet. But was just humbled by being cut. @luvmy bucs what’s up with billy price where he will be available
August 31st, 2019 at 11:17 pm
Bills, Texans, Bucs and Ravens are all interested in Melvin Gordon. One serious offer on the table. Don’t know from who though.
August 31st, 2019 at 11:29 pm
Doubt it’s the Texans since they traded for Tunsil.
August 31st, 2019 at 11:34 pm
evans was picked up off waivers by the saints…
mike evans is now a saint 🙂
August 31st, 2019 at 11:55 pm
To the guy who said we only have 2 healthy safeties…wrong, MJ is basically a safety at this point. And Deone is a glorified safety too.
September 1st, 2019 at 12:09 am
Some of the posters must have eaten paint chips. Bobo Wilson sucks?
Solid prospects hit the waiver wire and there are TEs and WRs and LBs listed? Yeah those are positions of need for the Bucs. (:rolleyes:)
Sapp was right.
September 1st, 2019 at 2:27 am
Update
Offense
• RB Josh Adams ←
• RB Samaje Perine
• WR Josh Doctson
• WR Allen Lazard
• TE Ricky Seals-Jones
• OL Kyle Fuller
• OL Dan Skipper
Defense
• DE Joel Heath ←
• DT Curtis Cothran
• LB Eli Harold ←
• LB Cassius Marsh
• LB Jeff Holland
• LB Gerri Green
• DB Briean Boddy-Calhoun
September 1st, 2019 at 4:46 am
This should be easier to look at.
Offense
QB1 – Jameis Winston
QB2 – Ryan Griffin
QB3 – Blaine Gabbert
RB1- Peyton Barber
RB2- Ronald Jones
RB3- Dare Ogunbowale
WR1- Mike Evans
WR2- Chris Godwin
WR3- Breshad Perriman
WR4- Justin Watson
WR5- Bobo Wilson
WR6- Scotty Miller
TE1- O.J. Howard
TE2- Cameron Brate
TE3- Antony Auclair
TE4- Tanner Hudson
LT1- Donovan Smith
LG1- Ali Marpet
C1- Ryan Jensen
RG1- Alex Cappa
RT1- Demar Dotson
LT2- Jerald Hawkins
LG2- Zack Bailey
RG2- Earl Watford
RT2- Caleb Benenoch
Defense
LDE1- Ndamukong Suh
NT1- Vita Vea
RDE1- William Gholston
LDE2- Rakeem Nunez-Roches
NT2- Beau Allen
RDE2- Patrick O’Connor
OLB1- Carl Nassib
OLB1- Shaq Barrett
OLB2- Anthony Nelson
OLB2- Demone Harris
Jason Pierre-Paul – shelved for 6 weeks
ILB1- Devin White
ILB1- Lavonte David
ILB2- Kevin Minter
ILB2 – Jack Cichy
ILB/OLB – DeVante Bond
LB/Safety- Deone Bucannon
CB1- Vernon Hargreaves
CB1- Carlton Davis
CB3- M.J. Stewart
CB4- Sean Murphy-Bunting
CB5- Jamel Dean
S1- Jordan Whitehead
S1- Justin Evans
S2- Mike Edwards
S2- Darian Stewart
P- Bradley Pinion
LS- Zach Triner
K- Matt Gay
September 1st, 2019 at 5:39 am
I understand why many of you have little faith in Licht’s decisions based upon previous years. I don’t understand why you have so little faith in BA.
Everyone on the roster was given a second chance this past off season. Hargreaves, Jones, Cichy, etc. made the cut. Spence did not. They brought in an offensive lineman via trade.
Licht and Arians are operating in sync. No personnel decisions are being made in a vacuum. It is as simple as that.
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Questions: Who called who into their office? Is this an insider scoop?
September 1st, 2019 at 8:04 am
“How the hell did Miller make this team?”
Have to protect Gump’s draft picks. That’s how you build a 5-11 team.
This is Buc football, it ain’t no meritocracy.
September 1st, 2019 at 8:38 am
I think there is lot of analysis today by Bucs. I think they have to consider whether several cut players are better than what they have on the roster or are equivalent and would free cap space:
Samaje Perine over Ronald Jones
Bo Scarborough over Peyton Barber
Polite or Ray over Anthony Nelson
Mitch Hyatt over Earl Watford
Britton Colquitt over Bradley Pinion
Braxton Miller over Bobo Wilson (and Nick Fitzgerald)
Su’a Cravens over Deone Buchannon
Cardale Jones or Tyree Jackson over Gabbert
September 1st, 2019 at 9:01 am
Put your money where your mouth is. I’ll make it easier for you. I’ll bet you $100 they don’t have a winning season.
September 1st, 2019 at 9:08 am
Easier $100 DRome. Bet you don’t say anything positive all season.
September 1st, 2019 at 11:21 am
“Teflon” Will Gholston! !!!! The guy must have naked pictures of Licht or something!
September 1st, 2019 at 12:54 pm
Roster is way stronger than last year. We are trending in the right direction. It’ll come down to coaching on if this is a 6-10 team or 10-6 team
September 1st, 2019 at 1:47 pm
Wow! What an improvement over last year’s roster. (hint: this is a sarcastic post) The only clear improvement from 2018 is BA instead of Koetter. Lucky to win six.
September 1st, 2019 at 5:56 pm
Yes, Boozer has been cut, but he still has the best selling jersey in Port Richey