The Buccaneers waived McElroy (foot) with an injury settlement Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy appeared in just two games in 2021 and saw but one lonely target, so the writing was on the wall for the Southeastern Oklahoma State product when Tampa signed Kyle Rudolph to back up Cameron Brate last week. He's also set to undergo foot surgery this week, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports, so McElroy will have to complete the terms of his settlement before getting a chance elsewhere.

The Buccaneers signed McElroy to a reserve/future contract Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was elevated for two games during the 2021 campaign. He played 15 total snaps and caught one of two targets for zero yards.

McElroy reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was elevated prior to Sunday's wild-card round win over the Eagles, but he was not active for the game. He has not suited up since Week 5 against Miami, when he recorded one reception for zero yards.

The Buccaneers elevated McElroy from their practice squad Saturday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy appeared in just two games during the regular season, but he'll join the active roster ahead of Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Eagles. He's unlikely to play a significant role for Tampa Bay.

McElroy reverted back to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was elevated to the active roster with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) sidelined for a second straight week. The 6-foot-6 tight end played 12 offensive snaps and had his only catch negated by a roughing the passer penalty.

McElroy was brought up from the practice squad Saturday for the Buccaneers' Week 5 matchup versus the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

The tight end will provide the team with a third healthy option at the position with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) still out this weekend. McElroy played four snaps in Week 4 while failing to reel in his only target.

McElroy reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's win over the Patriots, so it's automatic for him to revert to the practice squad. He didn't record any official stats while playing eight total snaps, four each on offense and special teams.

The Buccaneers elevated McElroy to their active roster from their practice squad Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was waived by the Buccaneers before the 53-man roster deadline, but he latched onto their practice squad after clearing waivers. He will likely serve as a depth behind Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard while Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is sidelined for Week 4.

The Bucs waived McElroy on Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy was inconsistent during the Bucs' final preseason contest Saturday. He showed off his athleticism on a 20-yard touchdown catch, but he also missed his assignment on special teams that led to a blocked field-goal attempt. Tampa Bay has elected to keep just three tight ends -- Cameron Brate, O.J. Howard and Rob Gronkowski -- on their 53-man roster. McElroy will likely end up on the Bucs' practice squad if he clears waivers.

McElroy secured both his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Saturday night's 23-16 preseason win over the Texans, but his missed assignment on a Jose Borregales field-goal attempt led to a blocked kick, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

McElroy's 20-yard scoring connection with rookie quarterback Kyle Trask in the latter portion of the third quarter showed off the young tight end's athleticism and hands, but the special-teams gaffe is precisely the type of mistake a bubble player wants to steer clear of. Head coach Bruce Arians didn't mince words when commenting on the miscue, calling McElroy's miss "a total whiff" and noting "it didn't help his cause." The Buccaneers aren't even guaranteed to keep four tight ends when they make final roster cuts by Tuesday's deadline, and for what it's worth, Greg Auman of The Athletic projects Tampa Bay to keep neither Tanner Hudson nor McElroy on the 53-man roster to open the season.