The Buccaneers released Pope (undisclosed) from injured reserve with an injury settlement, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what is ailing Pope, but when he is healthy, he will be eligible to join a new team for the 2021 campaign. The 27-year-old has amassed 37 carries for 140 rushing yards since joining the NFL in 2016.

Pope (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pope played 35 percent of the Buccaneers' offensive snaps in the preseason opener but didn't appear in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Titans. While the nature of the 27-year-old's injury isn't clear, he'll be forced to miss the 2021 campaign following his placement on injured reserve.

Pope (undisclosed) was waived by Tampa Bay with an injury designation Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

If Pope clears waivers, he will revert to the Buccaneers injured reserve. The 27-year-old has 140 career rushing yards on 37 carries.

Pope's signing a contract with the Buccaneers, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay liked what it saw from Pope in rookie minicamp and will reward him with a contract. The 27-year-old Pope has 140 career rushing yards on 37 carries.

Pope was signed to the Chargers' practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Chargers have routinely used their weekly practice squad call-ups to rotate their running back depth chart, so it makes sense Pope would return to the team's practice squad. The health of Austin Ekeler and Kalen Ballage have relegated Pope to obscurity, but the shifty back did see action in five games so far this season and has totaled 118 yards across 23 touches.

The Chargers waived Pope on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Pope saw action in five games this season with the Chargers, rushing the ball 15 times for 76 yards, and he added eight receptions for 42 yards. Pope was fazed out of the gameplan the past two weeks, especially considering Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson returned from injured reserve, so this news isn't surprising. Pope could end up back on the practice squad with the Chargers or elsewhere before the season concludes.

Pope (neck) was a full practice participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old sat out Week 14 with the neck injury and was estimated as a DNP on Monday's practice report. Pope is unlikely to have much of an offensive role down the stretch for the Chargers with Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson back from injured reserve.

Pope (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old was considered questionable with the neck issue and won't be suiting up Sunday. Justin Jackson (knee) returned from injured reserve Saturday, so Pope may have ended up inactive even if he was healthy.

Pope (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Pope didn't practice Thursday but was able to get on the field in a limited capacity for Friday's session, thus providing a chance to play this week. With Joshua Kelley (knee) available along with Austin Ekeler and Kalen Ballage, Pope's in danger of being a healthy scratch even if he is cleared to play.

Pope (neck) did not participate during the Chargers' practice session Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old back was unavailable for Los Angeles' 45-0 blanking at the hands of the Patriots, and he's moving in the wrong direction for Week 14. Pope was able to contribute a limited session Wednesday, rendering his Thursday DNP as a clear step back. The Chargers at least had Joshua Kelley (foot) upgrading his practice status from non-participant to limited Thursday, but Pope's outlook remains murky as L.A. heads into its final session of the week.