Tanner Taula Injury News & Updates
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Lands on Tampa's practice squad
The Buccaneers signed Taula to their practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula spent the entire 2024 campaign on Tampa Bay's practice squad, and he'll now start the 2025 season there as well. With regular starting tight end Cade Otton dealing with a nagging leg issue, the Buccaneers' depth at tight end might be under more scrutiny than most NFL teams' early in the year.
Aug 27, 2025
Waived by Tampa
Taula was waived Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula failed to make Tampa Bay's initial 53-man roster. After spending the entire 2024 regular season on the Buccaneers' practice squad, Taula could be headed back there again, assuming he passes through waivers unclaimed.
Jan 14, 2025
Back with Tampa Bay
The Bucs signed Taula to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula spent the entirety of the 2024 season on Tampa Bay's practice squad. Still looking to make his regular-season NFL debut, Taula will compete for a roster spot with the Bucs next offseason.
Aug 29, 2024
Joins Buccaneers' practice squad
Taula signed with the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old tight end is now in line to spend his second consecutive season on the Buccaneers' practice squad after signing with the team Thursday. Taula has yet to appear in an NFL regular-season game, but he recorded 284 receiving yards and one touchdown during his final collegiate season in 2022.
Aug 26, 2024
Waived Monday
The Buccaneers waived Taula on Monday, JC Allen of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The second-year tight end spent his entire rookie campaign on the Buccaneers' practice squad, and Tampa Bay is planning on bringing him back to the practice squad if he clears waivers, per Allen.
Aug 18, 2024
Activated off NFI list
Taula (undisclosed) was activated from the Buccaneers' active/NFI list Sunday after passing his physical, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula began training camp on the NFI list due to an unspecified injury. He appears to be over whatever was ailing him, and he'll ramp up his participation in practice this week to gear up for Friday's preseason finale against the Dolphins.
Jul 22, 2024
Placed on NFI list
The Buccaneers placed Taula (undisclosed) on the active/non-football injury list Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Taula appears to be dealing with an undisclosed injury sustained away from team facilities. The second-year tight end will be eligible to resume practicing once over his undisclosed issue, and he's still looking for a chance to make his NFL debut.
Jan 23, 2024
Gets new deal
Taula signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula linked up with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois State, before he ultimately earned a role on the team's practice squad. The 25-year-old never found his way to the active roster during the season though, but he'll have another opportunity to do so next season.
Aug 30, 2023
Joins Tampa Bay's practice squad
Taula is signing with the Buccaneers' practice squad Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Taula joined the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in mid-May but was let go Tuesday. However, he'll now have a chance to make an impression as part of the team's practice squad.
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