Overview
- Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Tuesday that the team is releasing 2021 second-round pick Kyle Trask after he injured his shoulder in the preseason finale against the Bills.
- Trask reverted to injured reserve and is expected to finalize an injury settlement before parting ways, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
- Veteran Teddy Bridgewater, signed on Aug. 5, moves into the backup role, with Bowles praising his command, accuracy and experience and saying the Bucs "got a better chance with Teddy."
- Tampa Bay’s 53-man roster currently lists two quarterbacks: starter Baker Mayfield and Bridgewater.
- Trask’s four-year Bucs tenure ended with seven regular-season appearances and a 4-of-11 passing line for 28 yards, and his inconsistent first-team reps after Mayfield’s early-August hand contusion preceded Bridgewater’s arrival.