Bucs GM says rookie receiver Ted Hurst will have meaningful role

General manager Jason Licht said after finalizing the 53-man roster that third-round pick Ted Hurst is slated for a significant role. Hurst was drafted in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Licht addressed the media following the roster completion.
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The Buccaneers finalized their 53-man roster on September 1, 2026, and General Manager Jason Licht immediately signaled that third-round pick Ted Hurst will not be a benchwarmer. Hurst, selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, participated in training camp drills in late July, as shown by a photo from
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