Easton Stick is officially a Tampa Bay Buccaneer, signing onto their practice squad Monday, and if you are a Bucs fan, this move clarifies their quarterback strategy in a big way! With only two quarterbacks, Baker Mayfield and Jalon Daniels, kept on the active roster, it was absolutely critical the Bucs beefed up their depth. Now they have that veteran presence, a known commodity, just a phone call away for when things get dicey. You gotta like that proactive thinking.
Stick’s Journey to the Bucs: A Familiar Face in the Wings
This ain’t Stick’s first rodeo, not by a long shot. The Colts just cut him Sunday, but the guy has been in the league since 2019 when the Chargers snatched him up as a fifth-round pick. He’s actually seen action in six games throughout his career, starting four of them, though nothing since 2023. Before landing in Tampa, he was kicking it on the Falcons’ practice squad last season. So yeah, the dude knows the drill. He knows the grind, the preparation, and what it means to be that third-stringer ready to jump in at a moment’s notice. For a team that’s rolling with only two QBs on the main squad, bringing in a player like Stick, who’s already got some NFL reps and practice squad experience under his belt? That’s not just smart business; it’s essential. It shores up the most important position on the field without chewing up a valuable active roster spot. What a move.
16 New Faces: Bucs Loading Up the Practice Squad
And Stick wasn’t the only guy they brought in to fill out that practice squad. Nope, the Bucs went big, signing a whopping 16 players in total. And get this: Stick was actually the only one not already with the team during training camp. That’s wild, right? Talk about knowing who you want and bringing back those familiar faces who already know the playbook and the culture. The list of other guys joining him is long and full of potential: tight end Devin Culp, wide receivers Garrett Greene, Dean Patterson IV, and Eric Rivers Jr., outside linebacker Yasir Holmes, defensive lineman Jayson Jones, offensive guard Henry Lutovsky, safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, cornerback Ramon Parodie, safeties J.J. Roberts and Rashad Wisdom, offensive tackle Paul Rubelt, center Ben Scott, running back Josh Williams, and linebacker Javin Wright. That’s a whole lot of talent they’re trying to keep close, ready to elevate if injuries hit or someone earns a shot.
So, yeah, the Bucs are making their moves, getting their house in order before the real fireworks start. Keeping Baker Mayfield and Jalon Daniels active, with Stick now firmly in the wings on the practice squad, tells you everything you need to know about how they’re planning their quarterback room for the early goings of the season. It’s a clear depth play, a strategic cushion in case of emergency. Now the biggest question is, how long until one of these guys gets pressed into action? And for Bucs fans, that’s the kind of decision, or injury, that can absolutely define a season. You just hope your guy is ready.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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