The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appreciated Channing Ward's talents enough to keep him on the initial version of their 53-man roster in 2017. It's no surprise, then, that Ward was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on Thursday after a week away from the club.
To make room for Ward on that 11-man crew, the Buccaneers released defensive end Sterling Bailey from the practice squad.
Photos of the Buccaneers' complete roster.


2 K Nick Folk

3 QB Jameis Winston

9 P Bryan Anger

10 WR Adam Humphries

11 WR DeSean Jackson

12 WR Chris Godwin

13 WR Mike Evans

14 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick

18 WR Bernard Reedy

21 S Justin Evans

22 RB Doug Martin

23 S Chris Conte

24 CB Brent Grimes

25 RB Peyton Barber

26 CB Josh Robinson

28 CB Vernon Hargreaves

29 DB Ryan Smith

32 RB Jacquizz Rodgers

34 RB Charles Sims

35 CB Javien Elliott

36 CB Robert McClain

37 S Keith Tandy

43 S T.J. Ward

51 LB Kendell Beckwith

52 LB Cameron Lynch

53 LB Adarius Glanton

54 LB Lavonte David

56 DE Jacquies Smith

57 DE Noah Spence

58 LB Kwon Alexander

59 LB Devante Bond

61 OT Justin Murray

62 C Evan Smith

64 OT Kevin Pamphile

65 LS Garrison Sanborn

66 OT Leonard Wester

68 C Joe Hawley

69 OT Demar Dotson

73 G J.R. Sweezy

74 G Ali Marpet

76 OT Donovan Smith

77 OL Caleb Benenoch

80 TE O.J. Howard

82 TE Antony Auclair

84 TE Cameron Brate

88 TE Luke Stocker

90 DE Chris Baker

91 DE Robert Ayers

92 DE William Gholston

93 DT Gerald McCoy

95 DE Ryan Russell

96 DE Sealver Siliga

98 DT Clinton McDonald

DE Will Clarke
Ward, a second-year defensive lineman who made the roster as an undrafted rookie in 2016, was once again part of the Bucs' active roster when it was formed during the league-wide cutdown to 53 players on September 2. However, the Buccaneers signed veteran defensive end Will Clarke three days later after his release by the Cincinnati Bengals, costing Ward his spot on the roster.
As a rookie, Ward appeared in five games with one start for the Buccaneers, contributing five tackles. A versatile lineman capable of playing inside or outside, he made his one start for the team at defensive tackle when Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy missed a game due to injury. Ward played his college football at Mississippi.
Bailey first joined the Buccaneers this past May after splitting his 2016 rookie campaign between the practice squads in Indianapolis, Seattle and Minnesota. He was waived during the aforementioned cutdown to 53 on September 2.