On Saturday the Bucs signed linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. to the lively roster from the observe squad. Moreover, Tampa Bay has elevated punter Jack Browning and cornerback Dallis Flowers from the observe squad to the sport day roster for the Week 14 matchup in opposition to the Las Vegas Raiders. It marks the primary elevation of the season for each gamers.
Grier was signed to the lively roster as a result of each starter Ok.J. Britt and backup J.J. Russell have been dominated out for Sunday’s recreation in opposition to the Raiders. Vi Jones, a former observe squad linebacker is anticipated to start out subsequent to Lavonte David in Week 14 with Grier as Tampa Bay’s lone backup insider linebacker.
As a result of the workforce downgraded reserve cornerback Josh Hayes to out as a result of a hamstring harm he suffered on Friday, Flowers was elevated to take his place on particular groups. Reserve cornerback Troy Hill can also be out as a result of a foot harm.
As anticipated the Bucs elevated Browning to function the workforce’s punter after releasing Trenton Gill following his poor efficiency final Sunday within the 26-23 additional time win at Carolina. Browning has by no means punted or performed in any NFL recreation – preseason or common – and will probably be making his skilled debut on Sunday.
Browing and Flowers could have two extra elevations earlier than they’ll have to signed to the lively roster to play any greater than that.
Particulars On The Bucs’ Signing And Activations
Bucs ILB Antonio Grier Jr. – Photograph by: Cliff Welch/PR
Antonio Grier Jr. (6-1, 230) initially entered the league as a university free agent with the Bucs on Might 10, 2024, and spent this season splitting time between Tampa Bay’s observe squad and lively roster. He appeared in Weeks 5-8 for Tampa Bay, enjoying particular groups and recording one particular groups sort out.
The Atlanta native performed collegiately on the College of South Florida (2018-22) and the College of Arkansas (2023), showing in a complete of 58 profession video games and amassing 274 tackles (25.0 for loss), 10.0 sacks, 5 compelled fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions (two returned for landing). He wears No. 48 for Tampa Bay.
Browning (5-11, 190) entered the league as a university free agent with the Buffalo Payments in 2024, spending time this previous offseason with the Payments and Baltimore Ravens earlier than becoming a member of Tampa Bay’s observe squad on October 23. He started his collegiate profession at Grossmont School (2019-20) previous to enjoying three seasons at San Diego State (2021-23).
New Bucs P Jack Browning – Photograph by: USA In the present day
He dealt with each punting and kicking duties in his remaining two seasons and earned All-Mountain West honors twice, along with being named the 2022 Mountain West Particular Groups Participant of the 12 months. In 38 video games for the Aztecs, Browning punted 122 occasions for five,584 yards (45.8 common), whereas connecting on 35-of-47 subject purpose makes an attempt (74.5%) and all 53 of his further level makes an attempt. The Lakeside, California, native wears No. 5 for Tampa Bay.
Flowers (6-1, 196) initially entered the league as a university free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in April 2022 and remained with Indianapolis till he was waived on October 7, 2024. He then signed to the Bucs observe squad on October 16. Flowers has appeared in 21 profession video games with the Colts, making 5 begins and totaling 32 tackles (two for loss), three passes defensed, one compelled fumble and one fumble restoration.
The Chicago native performed collegiately at Pittsburg State (2021), Grand View College (2019-20) and Robert Morris College (2018). Throughout his remaining collegiate season at Pittsburg State, Flowers began 9-of-11 video games and logged 21 tackles (1.5 for loss), 10 passes defensed and 4 interceptions whereas including 17 kick returns for 573 yards and two touchdowns. He wears No. 28 for Tampa Bay.
