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Bucs promote Keenan Isaac to active roster, sign David Wells to practice squad

Practice squad moves have increased as injuries have worsened for the Bucs.

The Bucs are shoring up their depth as injuries have begun to plague them.

The team announced on Thursday that cornerback Keenan Isaac has been elevated to the active roster. On top of that, the team re-signed tight end David Wells to the practice squad after cutting him the previous day.

Isaac’s promotion comes with grim tidings. Starting cornerback Jamel Dean recently suffered a bad ankle injury against the San Francisco 49ers, and while the team appears to have avoided something major, he’ll likely miss some time. Cornerback Carlton Davis is dealing with a hip injury, too, but he’ll likely play through it on Sunday.

Isaac hasn’t appeared in game for the Bucs this season. The team also has players like Derek Pitts Jr. to rely on, too, but the move gives the Bucs a few more options with its cornerback depth.

Bucs elevate LB J.J. Russell, CB Keenan Isaac off practice squad ahead of Week 4

The team has used J.J. Russell’s three practice squad elevations and must sign him to the 53-man roster if it wants to play him again.

As injuries continue to plague the defense, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made more practice squad elevations ahead of their Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints.

The team announced Saturday that it intends to elevate linebacker J.J. Russell and cornerback Keenan Isaac to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s game. Russell has been elevated for the last three weeks, while Isaac will have his chance to make his NFL debut.

Russell is once again elevated in lieu of LB SirVocea Dennis, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury for some time now. Russell has been elevated three times, the max allowed for a practice squad player — if the Bucs want to play him again for the rest of the year, they will have to officially sign him to the 53-man roster.

Isaac, meanwhile, is likely covering for special teamer Derrek Pitts, who is out Sunday with a hamstring injury. Isaac has yet to be elevated and has a chance to see his first NFL action against New Orleans.

The Bucs play the Saints at 1 p.m. EST in New Orleans.

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10 NFL draft prospects for the Eagles to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl

With the Scouting Combine fast approaching, we’re looking at 10 NFL draft prospects for the Eagles to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl

HBCUs have played a vital role in the development and popularity of the NFL, and as we head toward the NFL draft, some of college football’s top athletes will be on display this week.

On Monday, 47 NFL Draft hopefuls from HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) will participate in a Combine at the New Orleans Saints practice facility.

Then, practices will begin on Tuesday before the HBCU Legacy Bowl (Feb. 25, 4 p.m. ET, NFL Network).

Fayetteville State head coach Richard Hayes Jr. and North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver will coach Team Gaither (named after legendary Florida A&M coach Jake Gaither) at the Legacy Bowl. In contrast, Benedict College head coach Chennis Berry and Southern head coach Eric Dooley will lead Team Robinson (named after legendary Grambling State coach Eddie Robinson).

Last year, four HBCU prospects were drafted, including Fayetteville State’s Joshua Williams, who won a Super Bowl ring with Kansas City, and Jackson State’s James Houston, who had eight sacks as a Lions rookie.

With the Eagles having a limited amount of draft picks, we’re previewing 10 players to watch at the HBCU Legacy Bowl.