The Buccaneers signed Pratt to the practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Despite being selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Pratt was waived by Green Bay on Tuesday to make room for the acquisition of 2022 third-round quarterback Malik Willis from Tennessee. After clearing waivers, Pratt opted to sign with the Buccaneers, and he'll serve as the practice squad quarterback after John Wolford was waived on Tuesday. If he's elevated to the active roster, Pratt will operate as the Bucs' emergency quarterback and only see the field if both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask were to sustain injuries in the same game.
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Team
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Birthdate
9/30/2001 (22)
Status
Practice Squad
HT/WT
6'2", 217 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 7; Pk (GB)
Birthplace
Boca Raton, FL, USA
Position
QB
College
Tulane
Career History
Green Bay Packers
2024-2025
(1 season)
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The Buccaneers signed Pratt to the practice squad Thursday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. Despite being selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Pratt was waived by Green Bay on Tuesday to make room for the acquisition of 2022 third-round quarterback Malik Willis from Tennessee. After clearing waivers, Pratt opted to sign with the Buccaneers, and he'll serve as the practice squad quarterback after John Wolford was waived on Tuesday. If he's elevated to the active roster, Pratt will operate as the Bucs' emergency quarterback and only see the field if both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask were to sustain injuries in the same game.
The Packers waived Pratt on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The seventh-round rookie out of Tulane completed 23 of 35 passes for 178 yards, one touchdown and one interception during the preseason. The Packers could try to further develop Pratt on the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Pratt completed 10 of 16 passes for 52 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-2 preseason loss to the Broncos. He added one rushing attempt for seven yards. Sean Clifford started and played the first four drives before Pratt handled the remainder of the game. Neither reserve quarterback led the offense to any points, suggesting that the status quo of Clifford occupying the second spot on the depth chart behind Jordan Love remains intact heading into Green Bay's preseason finale against the Ravens on Saturday.
Pratt will follow Sean Clifford on Sunday against the Broncos, Bill Huber of Sports Illustrated reports. Pratt and Clifford will continue their competition for the backup job to starter Jordan Love in the Packers' second preseason game. The former completed five of seven passes for 46 yards against the Browns last Saturday.