Buccaneers Waive WR Trey Palmer Claimed by Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived wide receiver Trey Palmer as part of their roster cuts to the 53-man limit, ending his stint with the team after two seasons. Palmer, a sixth-round pick in 2023, showed early promise with notable contributions, including a memorable 56-yard touchdown in the Wild Card round, but his sophomore season was underwhelming, leading to the decision to release him amid a crowded receiver room. Tampa Bay's recent draft picks, including first-rounder Emeka Egbuka and seventh-rounder Tez Johnson, solidified their depth at wide receiver, making Palmer expendable despite his speed and potential. Palmer has now been claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints, where he will join a veteran group and have a chance to revitalize his career closer to his Louisiana hometown. The Saints will face the Buccaneers twice this season, giving Palmer an opportunity to leverage his knowledge of Tampa Bay in those matchups. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers had shown interest in Palmer earlier in the offseason, but no trade materialized before his release, leaving his future beyond the Saints uncertain.