The Buccaneers cut their roster down to 53 players and released the following statement.

The Buccaneers announced today that they have made the following roster moves.

The following players were released: • T Anthony Alabi • CB Kyle Arrington • DT Chris Bradwell • C Rob Bruggeman • K Matt Bryant • DE Jarriett Buie • S Steve Cargile • WR Patrick Carter • FB Jameel Cook • DT Rashaad Duncan • WR Cortez Hankton • DE Louis Holmes • RB Kareem Huggins • CB Darrell Hunter • T James Lee • WR Marcus Maxwell • S Donte Nicholson (injured) • TE Jason Pociask • TE Ryan Purvis • LB Bo Ruud • WR Mario Urrutia

In addition, the following player was placed on Injured Reserve: • T Xavier Fulton

In addition, the following player was placed on the Reserve/Suspended list: • S Tanard Jackson