The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made numerous moves to cut down their roster to 53 players. The most notable names included rookie safety Shilo Sanders, who still remains a free agent, and wide receiver Trey Palmer, who was claimed by the rival New Orleans Saints. One player who was among the roster cuts was rookie defensive lineman Desmond Watson.
Watson was signed as an undrafted free agent after spending his collegiate career at the University of Florida. Watson was a fan favorite in his Gators career, due in part to his ability to eliminate opposing running games by lining up as a defensive tackle.