Tampa Bay Buccaneers Add Four Players from Rookie Mini-Camp Tryouts

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Monday that they have signed four players who participated in the team’s rookie mini-camp over the weekend. The new additions include running back Kadarius Calloway, long snapper Scott Daly, outside linebacker Yasir Holmes, and wide receiver Dean Patterson IV.

In corresponding roster moves, the Buccaneers waived long snapper Wesley Brown, wide receiver Noah Short, outside linebacker Benton Whitley, and running back Owen Wright. Additionally, the team processed the claim of linebacker John Bullock from waivers, who was acquired from the Indianapolis Colts.

Player Profiles and Career Highlights

Kadarius Calloway (Running Back)

Calloway played collegiately at New Mexico State University (2025), the University of California (2024), and Old Dominion University (2023). Over his career, he appeared in 32 games, accumulating:

• 1,185 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns on 229 carries
• 35 receptions for 223 receiving yards and 1 touchdown

Scott Daly (Long Snapper)

Daly entered the NFL as a college free agent with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018. The sixth-year veteran has played in 76 career games, split between the Detroit Lions (2021-23) and Chicago Bears (2024-25). His contributions include:

• 9 special teams tackles
• 2 fumble recoveries

Yasir Holmes (Outside Linebacker)

Holmes played collegiately at Tarleton State University (2025) and Frostburg State University (2021-24). Over 46 career games, he recorded:

• 188 tackles
• 22 sacks
• 3 forced fumbles
• 1 fumble recovery

Dean Patterson IV (Wide Receiver)

Patterson IV played collegiately at Georgia Tech (2025) and Florida International University (2022-24). In 52 career games, he totaled:

• 106 receptions for 1,556 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns