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Ted Hurst Ted Hurst Viewed as true X receiver
Tue, May 12, 2026, 1:39 PM
Speaking with the media Tuesday, new Bucs OC Zac Robinson said third-round rookie Hurst is viewed as a "true X" receiver in Tampa Bay, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Hurst has the size at 6-foot-4 and 206 pounds and the long-range speed (4.42-second forty) to run the downfield routes vacated by Mike Evans, who is one of this generation's prototypical X receivers. The Bucs used the 84th overall pick on Hurst, who likely would've gone sooner if he'd faced stiffer college competition instead of playing at Georgia State. Hurst drew some Nico Collins comparisons in the pre-draft process. His main competition for playing time in three-wide sets figures to be Jalen McMillan. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Will focus on Z receiver spot
Tue, May 12, 2026, 10:56 AM
New Bucs OC Zac Robinson said Tuesday that Egbuka will focus on the Z receiver position in 2026 after moving around the formation as a rookie last season, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: With Mike Evans and Chris Godwin missing a combined 17 regular-season games to injuries last season, Egbuka was forced into multiple roles as a rookie. Godwin split time between the slot and out wide on his 428 offensive snaps, but he figures to play mostly a slot role in three-wide sets under Robinson, who talked up third-round rookie Ted Hurst (6-foot-4, 206 pounds) as a prototypical X receiver Tuesday. After Egbuka got off to a hot start last season, he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 6 and dealt with the issue for multiple weeks after despite not missing a contest. Full health and a dedicated position should help Egbuka return to form in his second campaign. He's going in the fourth round of early best-ball drafts. |
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Placed on reserve/retired list
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:59 PM
The Jaguars placed White (undisclosed) on the reserve/retired list Monday.
Analysis: White was an undrafted free agent who played college football at West Virginia, Liberty and Vanderbilt. The offensive lineman was placed on the reserve/retired list following the conclusion of rookie minicamp and is likely done with his football career. If he chooses to pick football back up in the future, the Jaguars will have control of his rights. |
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Brenden Rice Brenden Rice Let go by Las Vegas
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:34 PM
The Raiders waived Rice on Monday.
Analysis: Rice joined the Raiders' practice squad in early December, finishing the season without being elevated to the active roster. The wide receiver signed a reserve/future deal with the team in early January but won't be around for OTAs. If Rice is not claimed during the waiver period, he will become a free agent and be able to sign with any team he wishes. |
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Squirrel White Squirrel White Retires after minicamp
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:27 PM
The Bears placed White on the reserve/retired list Monday.
Analysis: White announced his retirement after the conclusion of the Bears' rookie minicamp this past weekend. The wide receiver seems to have realized the NFL may not be for him and has gone on to pursue other dreams. If he wants to return to the NFL at some point in 2026, his rights will still belong to the Bears. |
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Signs with Chicago
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:23 PM
The Bears signed Hudson as an undrafted free agent Monday.
Analysis: Hudson spent the first three years of his collegiate career at USC before transferring to Penn State in 2025. The wide receiver started six games in 2025 and played in all 13, amassing 23 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 212-pound receiver may have played his way onto the roster in rookie minicamp, but he will have to prove his NFL talent even more as the offseason program goes on to reach training camp. |
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Signs with Baltimore
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:14 PM
The Ravens signed Wallace on Monday, Clifton Brown of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wallace is a six-year veteran who has appeared in 74 career regular-season games. The safety was signed to compete for a depth role in the Baltimore secondary under new head coach Jesse Minter. Minter likes to run three safeties frequently, so Wallace will compete with Keondre Jackson and Jahquez Robinson for snaps behind the team's starters. The 28-year-old's experience as both a depth option and special teams player will give him an edge during what will likely be a heated training camp battle to stay on the 53-man roster. |
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Signs with LA
Mon, May 11, 2026, 5:06 PM
The Chargers signed Pascuzzi as an undrafted free agent Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pascuzzi spent three years at Iowa before transferring to Tulane for the 2025 season. The tight end totaled 12 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown over 14 games with the Green Wave. The 21-year-old clearly impressed at the Chargers' rookie minicamp and will have his shot to compete for a 2026 roster spot this offseason. |
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Brandon Frazier Brandon Frazier Quick stint in Atlanta
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:59 PM
The Falcons waived Frazier on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Frazier signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent just last Thursday. The tight end was likely signed as a potential depth blocker and did not display enough potential during the team's minicamp to validate absorbing a roster spot. The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder will become a free agent if he does not get claimed by another team. |
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Carlos Washington Carlos Washington Let go by Atlanta
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:54 PM
The Falcons waived Washington on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Washington spent 2025 on the Falcons' practice squad, being elevated for the season opener against the Buccaneers before returning to the practice squad for the rest of the season. The running back's few NFL snaps were spent on special teams. Washington will become a free agent if he clears waivers. |
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Deven Thompkins Deven Thompkins Released by Atlanta
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:52 PM
The Falcons released Thompkins on Monday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Thompkins signed with the Falcons in early December last season and played the remaining six regular-season games with the team. The wide receiver was mainly a special teams player, producing 265 yards as a kick returner and 54 yards as a punt returner. He also caught three receptions for 27 yards over his 23 offensive snaps. The veteran player is now a free agent and may sign with any team for the 2026 season. |
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Reverts to injured reserve
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:40 PM
Smith (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Smith was not claimed off waivers and will now stay with the Jets on injured reserve for the 2026 season, barring an injury settlement. The free safety played 14 games last season, split between three separate teams, and is primarily a special teams contributor. |
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Reverts to reserve/PUP
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:34 PM
Hartwig (undisclosed) reverted to the Jets' reserve/PUP list Friday.
Analysis: Hartwig was waived by the Jets due to an undisclosed issue that caused him to fail his physical. The center was not claimed off waivers and now will remain on the reserve/PUP list while he recovers from his issue. |
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Luke Lachey Luke Lachey Let go by Houston
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:27 PM
The Texans waived Lachey on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Lachey was waived by the Texans last August before signing a reserve/future contract with the team in late January. The tight end will once again be culled to preserve roster spots, as the Texans signed running back Evan Hull in a corresponding move. Lachey will become a free agent if he clears waivers. |
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Evan Hull Evan Hull Signs with Houston
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:22 PM
The Texans signed Hull on Monday.
Analysis: Hull played in six games for the Saints during the 2025 season, logging 19 rush attempts for 48 yards. The running back also produced some special teams value in his outings, adding 179 yards as a kick returner. Rushing depth will be key for a Texans offense that just reworked the offensive line, so any depth additions to solidify the room will help them develop the consistent rushing attack they were missing in 2025. |
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Headed to Tampa Bay
Mon, May 11, 2026, 4:15 PM
The Buccaneers signed Calloway as an undrafted free agent Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Calloway played for Old Dominion and California before transferring to New Mexico State in 2025 to round out his college career. The running back rushed 115 times for 438 yards and three touchdowns, adding 26 receptions for 175 yards over 12 games for the Aggies. Calloway apparently had a strong enough rookie minicamp tryout with the team that keeping him around for now is a must. If the 5-foot-11, 211-pound running back can continue to prove his worth, he may slip into a spot on the 53-man roster for the start of the regular season. |
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Staying with Washington
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:48 PM
The Commanders signed Hamilton on Monday.
Analysis: Hamilton played 15 games for the Commanders in 2025, totaling 18 tackles (12 solo) and two passes defensed. The cornerback was a consistent special teams contributor who was also called upon as a defensive depth piece late in the season. His consistency and versatility have earned him another year with the Commanders as the team looks to contend for the NFC East title. |
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Noah Short Noah Short Let go by Buccaneers
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:41 PM
The Buccaneers waived undrafted free agent Short on Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Short participated in the Buccaneers' rookie minicamp this weekend, but it appears his skill set will not be retained. With the signing of wide receiver Dean Patterson after rookie minicamp, it's clear the team is headed in a different direction to address wide receiver depth concerns ahead of the 2026 regular season. |
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Owen Wright Owen Wright Let go by Tampa Bay
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:36 PM
The Buccaneers waived Wright on Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Wright played in three games for the Buccaneers in 2025, contributing six yards on three rushes and 73 yards as a kick returner. The running back signed a reserve/future contract with the team in early January, but it looks like he will not be making it to training camp and will likely find himself back on a practice squad ahead of the 2026 regular season. |
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Signs with Tampa Bay
Mon, May 11, 2026, 3:31 PM
The Buccaneers signed Patterson as an undrafted free agent Monday, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Patterson played four years at Florida International before transferring to Georgia Tech for the 2025 season. The wide receiver accumulated 150 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions over 13 games in 2025. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder impressed enough at the team's rookie minicamp last week to earn a spot on the roster during the offseason program. |
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