Report: Buccaneers waive OLB Chris Braswell

Field Level Media|published: Sun 30th August, 18:08 2026

Dec 7, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Chris Braswell (43) high-fives cornerback Jacob Parrish (25) after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6, not pictured) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving outside linebacker Chris Braswell, per NFL Network.

Braswell, 24, was a second-round pick, 57th overall, in the 2024 NFL Draft, following a second-team All-SEC season at Alabama.

However, Braswell had a limited defensive impact during his first two seasons with the Buccaneers. He has appeared in all 34 games, recording 48 combined tackles, 2.5 sacks and five tackles for loss. In 2025, his 57.6 PFF grade ranked 91st among 115 qualifying edge defenders.

The Buccaneers also deployed him extensively on special teams, where he logged 391 total snaps over his two seasons.

--Field Level Media

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