Overview
- Tampa Bay signed J.T. Gray to the practice squad on November 21 and released offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart in the corresponding move.
- The addition addresses a unit that has allowed the fourth-most kickoff yards this season and four 40-plus returns in last week’s loss to the Bills.
- Gray is a three-time Associated Press All-Pro on special teams, with first-team honors in 2021 and second-team selections in 2019 and 2024.
- After seven seasons with the Saints, Gray had brief 2025 stints with the Ravens and Broncos before becoming available.
- Veteran special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has called Gray the best coverage player he has coached.