The Buccaneers are making some serious noise in the league, outright waiving their 2024 second-round draft pick, linebacker Chris Braswell. This isn’t some minor move; it’s a big statement as they finalize their initial 53-man roster on Saturday.
A High Pick Out The Door
This isn’t some fringe player getting cut; Braswell was the 57th overall pick back in 2024. During his two seasons with the Bucs, he actually played in *every* single game. We’re talking 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a forced fumble during his time in Tampa. Those aren’t world-beating numbers, sure, but for a second-round pick in his second year, getting cut entirely? That’s a head-scratcher and shows just how cutthroat the NFL can be.
Banking on New Blood to Bring the Heat
So, why the sudden move? It looks like the Bucs are banking hard on their new blood. They used a first-round pick this April on Rueben Bain, and they’re clearly hoping he’s the guy to team up with Yaya Diaby. The goal? To finally bring the kind of pass rush they were absolutely missing last season. They’re basically saying, “out with the old, in with the new, immediately” for their pass rush hopes. It’s a bold strategy for their defense, let’s see if it pays off for them.
This kind of roster move always makes you wonder what’s really going on behind the scenes. The Bucs are clearly putting all their chips on Bain and Diaby to ignite that pass rush. It’s a high-stakes gamble for their season, and we’ll be watching to see if it delivers the pressure they desperately need.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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