Buccaneers signing WR Cole Beasley to practice squad, expected to elevate him to the active roster

Buccaneers signing WR Cole Beasley to practice squad, expected to elevate him to the active roster

NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday morning that the Bucs are signing wideout Cole Beasley to the practice squad with the expectation that he’ll be elevated to the active roster soon, per a source informed of the situation.

The 33-year-old Beasley spent the beyond three years in Bison after seven in Dallas. He produced 693 yards and a TD on 82 gets in 2021 preceding his delivery from the club in the spring.

The Bucs have a need at wideout after wounds to their wideout corps, combined with Mike Evans’ one-game suspension, left them under-staffed. Chris Godwin is managing a hamstring injury. Julio Jones didn’t play in that frame of mind because of a knee injury.

As indicated by Garafolo Tom Brady, who has been pushing for another wideout, has had Beasley on his radar for a while.

Beasley mainly plays out of the slot (87% in 2021), so it’s an interesting pairing with Russell Gage in Tampa, and Godwin is expected to return soon. But the veteran can still get open and make catches in tight quarters and could play a key role for the 2-0 Buccaneers.

When healthy, the Bucs’ receiver room is stacked with names and playmakers. It’s a good problem to have if you’re Brady.