Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Journeyman Receiver John Brown Amidst Playoff Injury Crisis

With Breshad Perriman working with trainers on the side field and Cyril Grayson doubtful, the Bucs added a veteran receiver, who played for Bruce Arians in Arizona. Let's see what it is all about.

Why the Bucs signed well-traveled veteran receiver John Brown to the practice squad

Breshad Perriman was limited at practice Thursday with a hip injury. Cyril Grayson is doubtful with a hamstring issue. Antonio Brown was released and Chris Godwin is done for the year with a torn ACL. That's why they go with John Brown.

What Byron Leftwich said about Brown

“He just got here late last night,”

Byron Leftwich Added

“We’ll meet with him throughout the week and see how much he retained. ... He’s a smart player.”

About John Brown

Brown has spent the 2021 season mostly bouncing from the Raiders, Broncos and Jaguars’ practice squads; he did play sparingly in four games. His best season came at Buffalo in 2019 when he caught 72 passes for 1,060 yards and six touchdowns.

Whom the Bucs released to make a room for Brown

To make room for Brown, the Bucs released running back Darwin Thompson.

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