The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today elevated quarterback Easton Stick and running back Josh Williams from the practice squad to the active roster for the team's Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It marks the third elevation of the season for Stick and the second for Williams.
Stick (6-1, 224) has been elevated in Weeks 4-5, but did not appear in either game. He was signed to Tampa Bay's practice squad on September 1. Stick has played in six career games for the Los Angeles Chargers, making four starts and completing 112-of-175 passes (64.0%) for 1,133 yards and three touchdowns against one interception for an 85.7 passer rating. He originally entered the league as a fifth-round selection (No. 166 overall) by the Chargers in the 2019 NFL Draft and spent six seasons with the organization before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2025 and Indianapolis Colts during the 2026 offseason. He played collegiately at North Dakota State University (2014-18), starting 52-of-55 games and finishing as the FCS's all-time winningest quarterback with a 49-3 record as a starter. Stick concluded his career as NDSU's all-time leader in passing yards (8,693), passing touchdowns (88), total offense (11,216) and touchdowns responsible for (129). He helped the Bison win four FCS national championships, including three as the starting quarterback. The Omaha, Nebraska, native wears No. 16 for Tampa Bay.
Williams (5-9, 210) was previously elevated in Week 1, appearing exclusively on special teams and returning one kickoff for a career-best 47 yards. He also spent the 2025 season with Tampa Bay after signing with the team as a college free agent on May 9, 2025. Williams has appeared in four career games for the Buccaneers and totaled four carries for 11 yards along with five kickoff returns for 129 yards (25.8 avg.). He played collegiately at Louisiana State University (2019-24), appearing in 60 career games and rushing 314 times for 1,494 yards (4.8 avg.) and 17 touchdowns, while adding 71 receptions for 600 yards and one receiving touchdown. A former walk-on who later earned a scholarship, Williams was a member of LSU's 2019 national championship team. The Houston, Texas, native wears No. 18 for Tampa Bay.
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