The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed rookie safety Xavier Williams on Sunday and waived cornerback Chase Lucas with a failed-physical designation. The moves changed the team’s secondary and created an opening on its 91-man roster.
Williams participated in Tampa Bay’s rookie minicamp in May on a tryout basis. He finished his collegiate career at Cincinnati after previous stops at Charlotte, UCF and Middle Tennessee State. Williams began his college career as a quarterback at Charlotte in 2022 before switching to defense.
Xavier Williams Brings College Defensive Production
Williams recorded 39 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defensed for Cincinnati last fall. At Middle Tennessee State in 2024, he recorded 77 tackles, 3.0 sacks, one interception and three passes defensed. The signing is Williams’ first contract with an NFL team.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Waive Chase Lucas
Lucas signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 10. He previously played in 33 regular-season games with the Lions and 49ers. The Buccaneers placed him on the active/physically unable to perform list to start training camp, and he did not participate in any practices.
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