In a surprising move, the Buccaneers announced on Tuesday that they have waived punt returner Jaelon Darden among other roster moves as well.
We've waived WR Jaelon Darden from the active roster & released T Dylan Cook and CB Ryan Smith from the practice squad.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 6, 2022
Darden, 23, was the Buccaneers’ fourth round pick in 2021. They traded up to grab him in the draft, so certainly a disappointment that he could not stick around. He was their primary punt returner and was actually the NFL leader in punts and punt return yards.