Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-string quarterback John Wolford has had a busy Monday night. Per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Los Angeles Rams were reportedly signing Wolford off of the Buccaneers’ practice squad.
Until they weren’t.
The Rams are expected to sign quarterback John Wolford off the Buccaneers practice squad, per sources . He would be rejoining the team after spending the 2020 -2022 seasons with the Rams.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 30, 2023
Shortly after her initial report, Russini reported that Wolford preferred to stay with the Bucs.
While the Rams were expecting to sign QB John Wolford off the Bucs practice squad, they were informed tonight that Wolford prefers to stay in Tampa Bay with the Bucs, per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 31, 2023
Then, Fox Sports’ Greg Auman reported/confirmed Russini’s report of the Bucs signing Wolford to the 53-man roster. Talk about “trick or treat”.
Bucs are indeed signing backup QB John Wolford to their 53-man roster from the practice squad to avoid losing him to the Rams. Smart guy who knows the Canales offense well.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) October 31, 2023