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BUCCANEERS SIGN GRIER TO PRACTICE SQUAD

Nov 26, 2024 at 02:42 PM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers today signed linebacker Antonio Grier Jr. to the practice squad.

Grier Jr. (6-1, 230) originally entered the league as a college free agent with the Buccaneers on May 10, 2024, and spent the majority of this season on Tampa Bay's practice squad before being signed to the active roster. He appeared in Weeks 5-8 for Tampa Bay, playing special teams and recording one special teams tackle. The Atlanta native played collegiately at the University of South Florida (2018-22) and the University of Arkansas (2023), appearing in a total of 58 career games and amassing 274 tackles (25.0 for loss), 10.0 sacks, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions (two returned for touchdown). He wears No. 48 for Tampa Bay.

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