Dye signed with the Buccaneers on Sunday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dye has signed with the Bucs four different times and suited up for just 11 games. He last made an impact in 2015, catching 11 passes for 132 yards and one touchdown. Dye will likely be used in the final preseason game against the Jaguars when the starters rest.

Dye was waived by the Bucs on Saturday, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dye missed a lot of time in training camp due to an ankle injury, which likely led to him not making the final roster. He recorded two receptions on five targets for 25 yards in Thursday's preseason loss, but did not do enough to make the team. The 24-year-old figures to be a prime candidate to land on the practice squad.

Dye brought in two of five targets for 25 yards in Thursday's 13-10 preseason loss to the Redskins.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year speedster saw action on a robust 35 snaps, so his production was relatively underwhelming relative to playing time. However, Dye did manage to log four receptions in two preseason games after being hampered by an ankle injury earlier in the summer, and he won't have to wait long to find out if his efforts were enough to garner a spot on the final roster. The Heidelberg product appears to have a fighting chance if the Bucs opt to keep six receivers, but could well lose out to Bernard Reedy if they draw the line at five wideouts to open the regular season.

Dye (ankle) brought in two of four targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 13-9 preseason loss to the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Dye's night could have been even bigger, but a replay challenge of his 22-yard catch in front of the left pylon was denied and the pass was ruled incomplete. Dye played a total of 29 snaps on offense and another two on special teams after missing the first two exhibitions due to his ankle injury. He's likely due for another extended appearance in the exhibition finale versus the Redskins, as the Bucs attempt to finalize the latter portion of the wide receiver depth chart.

Dye (ankle) is back practicing Thursday, Roy Cummings of WFLA NewsChannel 8 reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dye missed the Buccaneers first two preseason games after suffering an ankle injury in early August, but it appears he'll be ready to go for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Browns. The 24-year-old would likely have a role on special teams and as a fifth receiver should he survive roster cuts.

Dye (ankle) isn't expected to play in Thursday's preseason game at Jacksonville, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since Aug. 7 due to an ankle injury, Dye's next appearance on the field is unknown at this point. The absence could be due to the lingering impact of January surgery in which a screw was inserted to re-set a ligament in his ankle.

Dye (ankle) isn't practicing Monday, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dye, who's been hampered by an ankle injury this past week, had an MRI over the weekend, which revealed no structural damage. However, this is the same ankle he underwent surgery on last December, so the Bucs will likely proceed with caution until they're certain he's ready to go again.

Dye (ankle) is expected to miss Friday's preseason game at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dye has tended to an ankle injury this week, which will keep him on the sideline in the Bucs' first exhibition outing. After the offseason additions of DeSean Jackson and Chris Godwin, Dye is competing for one of the final spots at wide receiver on the depth chart, so a DNP isn't exactly helping his cause. Dye's next chance to take the field will arrive Thursday in Jacksonville.

Dye was held out of Monday's practice with an ankle injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

No specific word was given on when Dye suffered the injury, but given that the Bucs were off Sunday, he apparently got nicked up during Saturday's session. Dye has been competing for a backup receiver role and is also taking reps at kick returner thus far in camp. It remains to be seen if the injury will keep the Heidelberg product from participating in Friday's preseason opener versus the Bengals.

Dye was the first player returning kickoffs at Sunday's practice, Joe Kania of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The speedster finished up the 2016 campaign on injured reserve after undergoing ankle surgery, but he's been practicing without limitation at training camp. Dye didn't log any receptions last season after hauling in 11 for 132 yards and a touchdown in his rookie 2015 campaign, a year in which he also returned two kickoffs for 37 yards. Dye is competing for a depth receiver role as well while battling the likes of Josh Huff and Bobo Wilson for the returner job.