Cross (shoulder) has been hired as an assistant underneath University of Memphis coach Mike Norvell on Wednesday, Jonah Jordan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cross played 14 games in 2018, logging two catches for nine yards on five targets before being placed on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury. Set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, the 25-year-old now faces the decision of whether to remain in the NFL or return to his alma mater as a coach. Cross is keeping the door open for 2019, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic, and could play if he receives the right offer.

Cross (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shoulder injury that forced Cross to the sideline during Sunday's loss to the Ravens is severe enough to send the tight end to the injured reserve list as well. Cross' 2018 campaign comes to an end with two catches for nine yards on five targets in 14 games.

Cross won't return to Sunday's game against the Ravens after sustaining a shoulder injury, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cross was originally questionable to return before being downgraded. Anthony Auclair is the only other active tight end for the Buccaneers behind starter Cameron Brate.

Cross brought in his only target for three yards in the Buccaneers' 24-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Cross was essentially an afterthought in the Buccaneers' air attack. The versatile second-year pro is likely to enjoy active status for the remaining four games of the campaign, due to Tampa being short-handed at tight end with the season-ending ankle and foot injuries to O.J. Howard. However, Cross is slated to serve almost exclusively as a blocker, freeing Cameron Brate to fill the role of the pass-catching option at the position.

Cross couldn't come up with his one target in the Buccaneers' 42-28 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year H-back only logged four snaps from scrimmage, and he continues to be an afterthought in the Buccaneers offense. With three players -- O.J. Howard, Cameron Brate and Anthony Auclair -- effectively in front of him on the tight depth chart, Cross currently possesses next to no fantasy value and remains valued primarily for his special teams work.

Cross brought in one of two targets for six yards in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year pro was one of four tight ends to log snaps from scrimmage for the Bucs on Sunday. Cross' role figures to continue heavily centered on run blocking and special teams unless injuries befall players in front of him on the depth chart.

Head coach Dirk Koetter relayed Friday "I'd say he's (Cross) not on the bubble" in terms of a roster spot, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official sitereports.

EDGE Analysis

Cross appears to have distanced himself from the other potential candidates to fill a depth role for the Bucs at tight end this season, working behind the duo of Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard. It's unlikely he will see the field a lot during 2018 barring injuries, but Koetter raved about Cross and his knowledge of all the tight end positions.

Cross (groin) was seen practicing at the start of training camp, Chris Urso of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cross underwent sports hernia surgery in January after playing through the injury all season. His participation since the start of training camp would suggest that the tight end is fully recovered, and he should be ready to go for the start of preseason.

Cross underwent sports hernia surgery in Philadelphia on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cross played through the injury all year and is expected to recover in time for offseason workouts this spring.

Cross hauled in his sole target for 11 yards in Sunday's 31-24 win over the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year tight end had a typically modest role to finish off the season, posting only his fifth catch of the season. Cross' upside is limited overall, but he's shown dependable hands and has been solid in a blocking role during his intermittent opportunities over the last two campaigns. The 24-year-old would cost the Buccaneers a reasonable $630,000 in 2018, which should help his chances of being given every opportunity to compete for a job at the back of the tight end depth chart behind Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard (IR-ankle).