The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today signed outside linebacker Genard Avery (No. 59) from the team’s practice squad to the active roster.
Avery (6-0, 250) was previously elevated from the practice squad for Tampa Bay’s Week 1 game vs. Dallas, playing 16 snaps on special teams. Over his career, Avery has appeared in 54 career games, making 17 starts, playing for the Cleveland Browns (2018-19), Philadelphia Eagles (2019-21) and Buccaneers (2022). He spent the 2022 offseason and training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers prior to signing to the Buccaneers’ practice squad on August 31.