The Atlanta Falcons medically cleared Kirk Cousins for full practice, but the quarterback will have to wait for the regular season to get in-game action with his new team. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Cousins is “ready to go” without limitations to start training camp. However, Cousins … FLOWERY BRANCH, GEORGIA – MAY 14: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball during OTA offseason workouts at the Atlanta Falcons training facility on May 14, 2024 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Atlanta Falcons medically cleared Kirk Cousins for full practice, but the quarterback will have to wait for the regular season to get in-game action with his new team. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Cousins is “ready to go” without limitations to start training camp. However, Cousins told reporters Thursday that the team doesn’t plan on giving him any preseason reps. “I want to play, but I think that ask fell on deaf ears,” Cousins said. Cousins hoped he could convince Morris otherwise, but the coach told him it’s “just not how we want to do things.” “I think seeing live bullets and playing is helpful, but I also understand the logic behind not doing it,” Cousins continued. “Everything we do is calculated, and that will be as well.” Cousins hasn’t played since he tore his Achilles on Oct. 29. After six seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, he signed a four-year, $180,000 contract with Atlanta. The Falcons won’t want to take any chances with their new starting quarterback, who turns 36 next month. The preseason could also give them an opportunity to showcase first-round pick Michael Penix Jr., who, if all goes according to plan, won’t take over as the team’s starter anytime soon. NFL teams are increasingly reticent to play healthy starters in the preseason, so it’s hardly surprising that the Falcons don’t plan on Cousins competing next month. Don’t expect him to return for Atlanta’s exhibition opener against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 9. Related: Kirk Cousins Shares His Honest Thoughts On Michael Penix Jr
Falcons Have Already Made Preseason Decision On Kirk Cousins
Ex-Jets Progress Report: Part I – Offense
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Checking in on the status of ex-Jets offensive players around the NFL Now that preseason is over, it’s time to update you on former Jets players and whether they made the roster or the practice squad for their 2024 team. We’ll look at offensive players today and defensive players in a day or two. Then we’ll be moving on to look at special teamers. As ever, this list is intended to be exhaustive, but if we missed anyone, let us know in the comments. New York Giants Guard Greg Van Roten was a late addition, but he made the New York Giants roster. He is currently listed as second-string behind Aaron Stinnie, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him start games for New York this year. Tight end Lawrence Cager looked to be in line for a roster spot and a place in the main rotation, but then he got hurt in preseason and ended up on the practice squad. Also: Offensive lineman Yodny Cajuste is on injured reserve. Washington Commanders Wide receiver Jamison Crowder was re-signed after registering 16 catches in the 2023 season and made the final roster. Dallas Cowboys Offensive lineman Chuma Edoga was re-signed after having started six games for Dallas last season. He’ll start off the season on injured reserve but has been designated for return. Dallas also signed running back Dalvin Cook a few days ago. Also: Offensive lineman Dakoda Shepley is on the practice squad, but wide receiver Deontay Burnett was released. Philadelphia Eagles While the starting lineup hasn’t been announced yet and he’s listed as on the second unit according to the depth chart on the team’s official website, many believe Mekhi Becton has earned the starting right guard role over Tyler Steen after moving inside with his new team. The Eagles also retained tight end EJ Jenkins on their practice squad. Also: The Eagles released tight ends CJ Uzomah and Kevin Foelsch and offensive lineman Jason Poe. Green Bay Packers Green Bay didn’t have any former Jets on offense this offseason but they just signed running back La’Mical Perine to their practice squad. Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Darnold is going to be the starter this year after rookie JJ McCarthy was ruled out for the season. He’ll be backed up by another ex-Jet, Brett Rypien, who they signed this week. Offensive lineman Dan Feeney also made Minnesota’s roster, but he will come off the bench in 2024. Also: The Vikings released tight end Neal Johnson and did not retain him on the practice squad. Chicago Bears In preseason, Rypien completed 24 of 34 passes for 335 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions for the Bears. However, he did not make the final roster and is now with Minnesota as noted above. The Bears also signed offensive lineman Chris Glaser to their practice squad. Detroit Lions Wide receiver Kalif Raymond is back with the Lions despite his slight drop in production last season as he had 35 catches. Running back Zonovan Knight averaged just 3.1 yards per carry in preseason and was not retained. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback John Wolford went 19 for 32 for 183 yards in preseason, with no touchdowns. He was not retained. Atlanta Falcons Atlanta are another team that didn’t have any offensive players who have been with the Jets on their roster this offseason. New Orleans Saints Running back James Robinson had 91 yards on 19 touches in preseason, but did fumble once and wasn’t retained. Offensive lineman Jesse Davis was also released. The Saints did sign offensive tackle Austin Deculus to their practice squad, though. Carolina Panthers The Panthers are another team that went through the offseason without any offensive players who were former Jets on their roster. San Francisco 49ers The 49ers brought wide receiver Robbie Chosen into camp, but he didn’t record a catch in preseason and wasn’t retained. He ended up with Miami. Los Angeles Rams The Rams had initially kept offensive lineman Conor McDermott on their active roster after final cuts but then placed him on injured reserve the next day. He should be eligible to return. Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Geno Smith returns to the Seahawks looking for a third consecutive pro bowl appearance. Seattle also has two former Jets in their offensive line room; tackle George Fant and guard Laken Tomlinson. Both are currently listed as starters on the team’s unofficial depth chart. Also: Seattle released fullback Nick Bellore earlier on in the offseason. Arizona Cardinals Offensive linemen Kelvin Beachum and Trystan Colon both made the Cardinals roster, although neither is going to be a starter. Wide receiver Greg Dortch also made the team again after catching 24 passes last season, mostly in the second half of the year. Running back Michael Carter had a good preseason with 65 yards and a touchdown on 10 touches, but was surprisingly released, although he did re-sign to the practice squad. Also: Wide receiver Jeff Smith was released. Buffalo Bills Running back Ty Johnson was re-signed and made the Bills’ final roster despite only carrying once for six yards in preseason. Also: Quarterback Mike White, having been cut by Miami, was signed to the practice squad. Miami Dolphins Running back Raheem Mostert returns to Miami after having made his first pro bowl last season. Wide receiver Braxton Berrios also made the team despite not catching a pass in preseason. Also: Miami released White as noted above and added Chosen and quarterback Tim Boyle to their practice squad. New England Patriots Offensive Lineman Calvin Anderson looked set to make the final roster but was added to injured reserve this week and then released with an injury settlement on Friday. Also: New England released McDermott before he ended up with the Rams, and wide receiver TJ Luther. Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive lineman Nate Herbig looked set to win the Steelers starting center role but ended up on injured reserve. Pittsburgh released several other ex-Jets; Perine, wide receiver Denzel
Dan Hurley named Ruler of the Jungle for Bengals vs. Patriots
Joseph Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK Bengals officially announced the news as the team is set to host the Patriots The Cincinnati Bengals are set to kick off the 2024 NFL season in just one week. The team is set to host the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium next Sunday in front of a packed crowd, and for the first time, they will wear ‘all orange’ jerseys. One of the most popular pregame routines for fans will continue this season and the week one ‘Ruler of the Jungle’ has officially been announced. The Bengals took to social media to inform fans that UCONN basketball coach Dan Hurley would lead the Who Dey Chant against the Patriots next week. Introducing week 1 Ruler of The Jungle… 2x NCAA National Champion Coach @dhurley15 ️: https://t.co/FlepGroGo0#RuleTheJungle | #OpenInOrange pic.twitter.com/Lv1kyieZ6W — Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) September 1, 2024 Hurley has been dominant at the college basketball level, leading the Huskies to back-to-back National Championships. Hurley has made it clear he is also a big-time Bengals fan and is now getting the opportunity to express his fandom in front of Who Dey Nation. Next weekend, we will be rocking in Cincinnati, and Hurley will be there to pump up a crowd ready for football season!
Injury Update: Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd returns to practice
Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK One of Green Bay’s two backup running back options returned to the field for the first time in nearly a month. When the Green Bay Packers returned to practice on Sunday, a fresh face joined them on Nitschke Field: rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd. Lloyd has been missing from action since he went down with a hamstring injury in the preseason opener, but he is back just before Week 1 of the regular season — an injury timeline that matches up with the typical projection for a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Running back Marshawn Lloyd is practicing today. #Packers pic.twitter.com/fKMqnfjhkO — John Miller (@JohnMillerNBC26) September 1, 2024 The Packers very well might need him in Brazil versus the Philadelphia Eagles, too. Since Lloyd’s injury, Green Bay placed number two running back AJ Dillon on season-ending injured reserve for a neck injury. This leaves just Lloyd and Emanuel Wilson to back up starting running back Josh Jacobs on the 53-man roster. According to Packers.com’s Wes Hodkiewicz, every member of the active roster was healthy enough to suit up for Sunday’s practice. There will be no injury report today, due to the odd week that comes with the Packers playing on a Friday night in Brazil, but the team will release injury reports for both Monday and Tuesday practices. The club will fly from Wisconsin to Brazil on Wednesday, giving them a day of rest before they kick off against the Eagles.
Have the Colts finally found their long sought after defensive end in Laiatu Latu?
Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The rookie is drawing incredbile praise and being compared to NFL top tier talent. Tarell Basham Tyquan Lewis Kwity Paye Dayo Odeyingbo Those are a few of the names that Chris Ballard has drafted to fill the hole that pass rushing greats like Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis left. While players like Paye and Obdeyingbo still have time, they haven’t jumped off the page like rookie Laiatu Latu has during his short stint with the Indianapolis Colts. Coaches, teammates, fans, and analysts alike are all singing his praises. The below post from Stampede Blue’s own, Jay Robins, is packed with pure excitement about the team’s first overall pick in April’s draft. Freeney compares Latu to the Bosa brothers in the below clip, but it isn’t just talk. Check out the chart Jay provides. What stands out? Well, there is a massive clump of players regarding their pass rush win rates and then there are three names that stand alone: the Bosa brothers and Latu. DeForest Buckner, best Colts DT in Indianapolis era & former teammate to Nick: “Latu has very similar vibes to Nick Bosa” Dwight Freeney: “Laiatu Latu’s game reminds me of the Bosa brothers” & his college production certainly backs up these comps. The sky is the limit w/ Latu https://t.co/zCEU7jhYkH pic.twitter.com/ERUj5qi96G — Jay Robins mark (@RobinsLucas) August 30, 2024 The Bosa brothers are the gold standard on the defensive side of the ball. Between them and T.J. Watt, who is more of a force to be reckoned with? Although it is a collegiate stat, there is no better company for Latu to be in currently. It isn’t just all projection, however, as some of that skill was on display during the team’s matchup against the Bengals. Baldy is loving what he is seeing. .@Colts @laiatu_latu first play last night he hit the left tackle with his “cross chop” for a sack. But he is far advanced than just one move. Je is going to be a force!! #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/psZpKDev6i — Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 23, 2024 Granted, there is a long way to go before Laiatu Latu is adorning a golden jacket at Canton, but the early reports are encouraging. Having a pass rusher that can wreck an offensive line is one of the most coveted things in the NFL. Protections have to slide. Tight ends have to stay in to chip or full on block. Running backs are reduced from getting out in space. The quarterback’s time to deliver the ball is reduced. Those are all incredible advantages for the defense. Latu just may be the man Ballard has been looking for all this time. Once again, we have a long way to go, but I can’t wait to see Latu suit up for the first time next Sunday and go to work.
Buccaneers Predictions: Bucs record and NFC South division standings
Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Bucs Nation chimes in on how Tampa Bay will look with their record and in division standings. We are a week away from the 2024 NFL regular season kicking off and predictions for the season are trickling in across the league. For us here at Bucs Nation and throughout the Buccaneers fan base, there is a sense of optimism for this upcoming season and why not? There are several factors that are playing into positivity. The return of quarterback Baker Mayfield, the ability to retain big names like wide receiver Mike Evans, safety Antoine Winfield, Jr., and of course, left tackle Tristan Wirfs. But with optimism there has to be a sense of being “cautiously” optimistic as well. There are still some questions with depth throughout the defense and new offensive coordinator Liam Coen has installed a system that hasn’t been tested yet. Still, the overall feeling in and out of the Buccaneers organization is that of positivity. Same can be said for some of the fan bases throughout the NFC South. Former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales has revived Carolina with some freshness, in Atlanta there is lots of hype behind head coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, and in New Orleans — well, they’re just the Saints I guess (dodges beignets being thrown his way before picking them up and eating them). With all that being said, the Bucs Nation staff gives you predictions for the Bucs record as well as predict the standings for the NFC South for the 2024 season below. Bucs Record Gil Arcia – 11-6 James Yarcho – 10-7 Mike Kiwak – 10-7 Will Walsh – 9-8 Evan Wanish – 8-9 NFC South Standings Gil Bucs Falcons Panthers Saints James Bucs Falcons Saints Panthers Will Falcons Bucs Saints Panthers Mike Bucs Falcons Saints Panthers Evan Falcons Bucs Saints Panthers
Buccaneers officially announce roster cuts
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Todd Bowles likes what he has after finalizing the roster. Like every team in the NFL, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had to trim their roster down to 53 players. Tuesday was the day organizations across the league made their roster moves official as they submitted the list of names that were cut, while a select few get the opportunity to return to the team. The process is never easy for the front office, coaches, and especially not for the players. But it is a business as they say and the group of players the Buccaneers elected to make a part of the 53-man roster is a special group as head coach Todd Bowles talked about the players that made it to the regular season roster. “Well, they work hard, and they’ve got good chemistry – that’s the biggest thing you can see right now,” Bowles said. “You’ve got to wait until they play to see them play. Obviously, we want to play mistake-free football but coming together as a group as early as they did – that’s positive.” It may sound like typical coach talk, however, the players on the roster ahead of their 2024 campaign all have special reasoning throughout the roster why they were chosen. That doesn’t mean that the decisions were so easy to make. Bowles talked about filtering through the difficult roster decisions. “It was really the cross positions where you’re weighing the outside [linebacker] against the sixth [wide] receiver and that type of stuff, but we felt that it’s hard to get pass rushers in this league and hopefully we can get [the wide receivers] through to the practice squad and bring them up as needed.” Below is the official list on the Bucs moves to get to the 53-man roster limit. Waived: DB Marcus Banks DL C.J. Brewer TE Sal Cannella P Nolan Cooney DL Judge Culpepper OL Xavier Delgado DL Mike Greene LB Antonio Grier Jr. OLB Daniel Grzesiak OL Luke Haggard DB Andrew Hayes DB Keenan Isaac RB Ramon Jefferson WR Cephus Johnson III OL Ryan Johnson OL Avery Jones WR Latreal Jones LB Vi Jones WR Tanner Knue DL Brandon Matterson DB Chris McDonald Jr. OL Lorenz Metz WR Ryan Miller OLB Jay Person TE Tanner Taula WR Raleigh Webb RB DJ Williams DB Rashad Wisdom Waived (Injured): LB Kalen DeLoach OLB Shaun Peterson Jr. DL Lwal Uguak Terminated Contracts Of: WR Sterling Shepard WR Cody Thompson LS Zach Triner TE David Wells QB John Wolford Placed on Injured Reserve: RB Chase Edmonds Placed on Injured Reserve/Designated for Return: WR Rakim Jarrett
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 53-man roster takes shape
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports The Bucs have made the necessary cuts to get down to their initial 53-man roster Well ahead of the Tuesday deadline, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have their initial 53-man roster set according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. It came with a few surprises and some players beginning the year on injured reserve. Here’s the roster as it now stands; So here’s the Bucs’ 53-man roster. First, offense (23): QB (2): Baker Mayfield, Kyle TraskRB (3): Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, Sean TuckerWR (5): Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer, Kam JohnsonTE (4): Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Ko Kieft, Devin CulpOL (9):… — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 27, 2024 Bucs’ 53-man roster, defense (27): DL (6): Vita Vea, Calijah Kancey, Logan Hall, Greg Gaines, Will Gholston, Earnest BrownOLB (6): Yaya Diaby, Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, Chris Braswell, Anthony Nelson, Markees Watts, Jose RamirezILB (4): Lavonte David, K.J. Britt, SirVocea Dennis,… — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 27, 2024 One of the first things that jumps out is that the Bucs are only keeping five receivers, opting not to give Cody Thompson a roster spot after he led the NFL in receptions this preseason. He was very impressive in his opportunity, but will likely be back on the practice squad. Another practice squad contender is receiver Sterling Shepard, who was signed this off-season and reunited with Oklahoma teammate Baker Mayfield. However, he dealt with injury through much of camp and the preseason so he was released Monday afternoon. The Bucs are also keeping eleven defensive backs, a sign that many will contribute on special teams in addition to providing depth in a scheme that uses a lot of versatile corners and safeties. Undrafted rookie Tyrek Funderburk is among those to make the team and is hoping to be as impactful as undrafted rookie Christian Izien was last season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster cut tracker
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Keeping an updated list of roster moves as the Bucs get down to their initial 53-man roster The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the rest of the NFL have to get down to 53 players on their roster by Tuesday, so the moves have started coming in. It was announced Saturday that running back Chase Edmonds and wide receiver Rakim Jarrett would begin the season on injured reserve, freeing up a few additional spots for other positions. Although, Rakim Jarrett was going to have a tough time making the roster had he not been placed on IR, thanks in large part to undrafted rookie Kameron Johnson. Johnson, as reported during the broadcast of the Bucs’ 24-14 win over the Miami Dolphins in their final preseason game, has secured his spot on the roster. With the Bucs likely carrying six receivers, that would have left the final spot up for grabs between Jarrett, free agent signing Sterling Shepard, and Cody Thompson who exploded during the preseason. It’ll boil down to a tough decision between Thomspon and Shepard – especially since Shepard was dealing with injury throughout much of camp and the preseason but has a connection with Baker Mayfield since the two were teammates at Oklahoma. The Bucs also made a surprise move in cutting long time long-snapper Zach Triner in favor of former Duke Blue Devil Evan Deckers. Triner had been the Bucs’ long-snapper since 2019 Here is a thread of roster moves the Bucs have made with the newest appearing at the top of the list; Just to recap — five more Bucs cuts we know of today: WR Sterling ShepardDL Mike GreeneDL C.J. BrewerOLB Daniel GrzesiakCB Chris McDonald Should have 12 more moves to get to 53. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 26, 2024 (18th is DL Lwal Uguak) — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs made 18 cuts today. I know 17 of them: RB Ramon JeffersonWR Tanner KnueWR Raleigh WebbWR Cephus JohnsonWR Latreal JonesTE David WellsTE Sal CannellaOL Ryan JohnsonOL Xavier DelgadoDL Judge CulpepperDL Brandon MattersonILB Kalen DeLoachOLB Jay PersonOLB Shaun… https://t.co/tL1JxS9W6U — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 #Bucs are waiving OLB Jay Person. — PewterReport ☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024 #Bucs are waiving 4 WRs Raleigh Webb, Tanner Knue, Cephus Johnson and Latreal Jones. — PewterReport ☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024 #Bucs have released OL Xavier Delgado. — PewterReport ☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024 To correct here — Bucs have not made a move today with international OL Lorenz Metz, though he’s expected to be released and brought back with an exemption on the practice squad. https://t.co/cbie90XWqd — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs are waiving rookie receiver Tanner Knue, who had a touchdown catch in Friday’s preseason finale. Former walk-on at Eastern Michigan. Tampa Bay now up to 13 cuts today. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs are waiving tight end Sal Cannella, who joined the team after playing well in the UFL this spring. Now up to 12 cuts, but still 23 moves to be made to get to 53 by Tuesday. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs are releasing veteran tight end David Wells, who made their opening roster last year and had two catches. Good competition for TE depth this season. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs are waiving undrafted rookie running back Ramon Jefferson, who played for Liam Coen at Maine and Kentucky. Now at 10 cuts for Bucs today. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs have waived guard Ryan Johnson, a late addition in preseason who played seven snaps in Friday’s finale. Up to nine cuts confirmed now for Tampa Bay. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 Bucs have to make 37 moves to get from 90 to 53 by Tuesday. Six cuts reported now this morning: LS Zach TrinerP Nolan CooneyLB Kalen DeLoachCB Andrew HayesDL Brandon MattersonWR Raleigh Webb — Greg Auman (@gregauman) August 25, 2024 #Bucs are releasing OLB Shaun Peterson. — PewterReport ☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024 #Bucs are releasing DT Judge Culpepper, son of former #Buccaneers DT Brad Culpepper. — PewterReport ☠️ (@PewterReport) August 25, 2024 #Bucs have released long snapper Zach Triner as cuts begin. They will go with former Duke LS Evan Deckers. — Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) August 25, 2024
Standouts: Preseason Week 3 Dolphins vs Buccaneers
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Who stood out in the preseason finale? The Buccaneers wrapped up their preseason with a 24-14 win over the Miami Dolphins and finished the 2024 preseason with a 2-1 record. Friday night was the last opportunity for many players to make a name for themselves and try to make the final 53 man roster. Let’s take a look at who stepped up against Miami. QB Baker Mayfield It was quick work for Mayfield, who only had one drive and three pass attempts but he made the most of them. He was 3/3 for 54 yards including a beautiful 28 yard pass to Jalen McMillan that lead to a Bucs touchdown. It was Mayfield’s first and only work of this year’s preseason but he made a great impression. Hopefully it is something that can carry over to the regular season. WR Cody Thompson For the second straight week, Cody Thompson stepped up and lead the way for the Bucs yet again with seven catches for 45 yards and consistently was able to get open and catch the football. Thompson has really made the Bucs decision on which wide receiver to keep. Rakim Jarrett and Sterling Shepard are among the players in the running, but with them being sidelined with injuries, Thompson has made the most of his opportunities. Jarrett and Shepard may be the odd men out as Thompson has showed up and showed out in the preseason. CB Keenan Isaac Cornerback Keenan Isaac is fighting for one of the final cornerback spots on the roster and he has made a name for himself. He had an interception in the first preseason game against Cincinatti and almost had another one tonight. Isaac fought hard and made the final 53 man roster out of camp last year and this year he is trying to do it once again. With corner depth being so important in today’s NFL, Isaac stepping up in year two is a nice development for the Buccaneers defense. K Chase McLaughlin This one was more for the sanity of Bucs fans. After being so good in 2023 and setting a career high in field goal percentage made with 93.5%, McLaughlin missed a kick in each of the first two preseason games to start 2024. One of the misses being a 41 yarder that needs to be made, there was a lot of pressure on McLaughlin to perform and he did just that. Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Easing Bucs fans minds a bit, he was 4/4 overall on kicks and made his only field goal which was a 51 yarder and made all three of his extra points. It was important for McLaughlin to not give the Bucs and their fans flashbacks of the 2010s when the team went through kicker after kicker trying to find a solution. Hopefully McLaughlin got the misses out of his system and he is ready to roll in 2024. That is a wrap on the 2024 preseason. Who stood out to you during the three games? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below!
