The Buccaneers have decided to waive wide receiver Deven Thompkins with an injury designation. If he is not claimed by another team, he will be placed on Tampa Bay’s injured reserve list automatically. Thompkins originally signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has been with the team for the past two seasons.
During his time with the Buccaneers, Thompkins had limited action as a receiver, recording 22 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown. However, he was a key player on special teams, serving as one of the team’s primary returners last season.
With Thompkins no longer on the roster, the Buccaneers will now have an opportunity to potentially add a rising receiver to their lineup. Draft picks Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer are expected to make the team, while second-year receiver Rakim Jarrett has the most experience of the remaining receivers.
This leaves Cephus Johnson III, Ryan Miller, and undrafted rookies Tanner Knue, Latreal Jones, and Kameron Johnson competing for the sixth receiver spot on the roster. The Buccaneers are looking to add depth and talent to their receiving corps as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The decision to waive Deven Thompkins means that there is now an opening for a new wide receiver on Tampa Bay’s roster. With Jalen McMillan and Trey Palmer expected to make the team along with second-year receiver Rakim Jarrett, there are several young receivers vying for a spot in the lineup.
Cephus Johnson III is another option who could fill in for Deven Thompkins if necessary. He has played well during his time with
