Beckwith (ankle) was waived by the Buccaneers on Tuesday with a non-football injury designation, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backwith hasn't seen any game action since suffering a serious ankle injury during a car accident in 2018, and pressure to cut the roster down now prompts the Buccaneers to move on. As a rookie back in 2017, Beckwith impressed with 73 tackles (60 solo), one sack and one forced fumble across 16 games.

Beckwith (ankle), who was activated from the reserve/non-football injury list in February, is competing for a spot on the 53-man roster.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith still has yet to retake the field since sustaining injuries in an April 2018 car accident, but Tampa Bay's decision to promote him to the 90-man roster from the NFI list over the offseason is an indication that he's returned to health. If the Buccaneers feel the need to add veterans to the roster when training camp begins, however, Beckwith could find himself fighting an uphill battle to stick. The 2017 third-round pick handled a full 16-game slate as a rookie, amassing 73 tackles (60 solo), one sack and one forced fumble.

Beckwith (ankle) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Friday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third-year linebacker's career thus continues on pause for the time being following an April 2018 car accident. Beckwith's presence would be particularly valued in a season during which the Buccaneers will undergo a transition to a 3-4 defense under new coordinator Todd Bowles, but with an uncertain timetable for any return to on-field work, he can't be counted on for any significant role in 2019 at the moment. Beckwith did manage to participate in practice on a limited basis during a three-week roster-exemption window last season after opening the campaign on NFI list, but he was never cleared for a return to game action. Shaquil Barrett and Deone Buccannon were brought in during free agency as linebacker options to help offset Beckwith's absence and Kwon Alexander's departure to the 49ers, but Jason Pierre-Paul's neck injury, if season-ending, would naturally represent another major step back at the position.

Beckwith (ankle) is meeting with multiple specialists and the team is pessimistic about his chances to play in 2019, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith missed the entire 2018 season after fracturing his ankle in a car accident, and he's in danger of missing another year. The 2017 third-round pick posted 73 tackles and a sack in his rookie campaign.

General manager Jason Licht declined to give an update on Beckwith's recovery from a fractured ankle Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith is managing his recovery from a fractured ankle sustained in a car accident last April. The third-year pro spent all of 2018 on the NFI list, but did briefly surface in team practices before ultimately being shut down for the season. It remains to be seen whether Beckwith, who racked up 73 tackles and a sack during his rookie season, will recover in time to participate in OTAs.

Coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that Beckwith (ankle) will not play during the 2018 season, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith will remain on the NFI list for the entire 2018 season due to a fractured ankle sustained during a car accident this spring. The second-year pro will turn his focus towards recovering in time to participate in training camp during the 2019 offseason. As such, Riley Bullogh will remain the primary backup to Lavonte David (knee) for the rest of the regular season.

Coach Dirk Koetter said Friday that Beckwith (ankle) will not play Week 11, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith continues to manage his recovery from a fractured ankle sustained during a car accident this offseason, and will not make his 2018 debut Week 11. With fellow linebacker Lavonte David (knee) also ruled out for Sunday's tilt against the Giants, second-year pro Riley Bullough could be in line for a significant uptick in defensive snaps.

Beckwith (ankle) won't be activated off the Non-Football Injury list prior to Sunday's game against the Redskins, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith continues his recovery from the ankle fracture sustained in a car accident this spring, but will have to wait until next week for his potential return. Coach Dirk Koetter indicated the 23-year-old has a more positive outlook than just a few days ago, but after next week the window from his return to practice will close, which would spell an end to his 2018 season.

Beckwith (ankle) rejoined practice Wednesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beckwith's appearance at practice opens his 21-day evaluation window for a potential return to the field. He spent the first eight weeks of the season on the Non-Football Injury/reserve list after breaking his ankle in an April car accident, but it appears he's nearly healthy and will have a good chance to take the field in 2018. As a rookie, Beckwith racked up 73 tackles (60 solo) and a sack while playing 850 snaps. There's a good chance he will retake a job in the starting 11 when he rejoins the team.

Beckwith (ankle), who was placed on the Non-Football Injury/reserve list Sept. 1 due to an offseason automobile accident, remains without a firm timetable for return, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "I'm not sure if he'll be able to practice next week," said head coach Dirk Koetter. "I think we've got to remember Kendell suffered a serious injury. Although it was a non-football injury, it was serious, and he had a serious surgery. He is fighting hard to make it back. I'm not sure if he'll be quite ready next week to practice."

EDGE Analysis

The second-year linebacker is eligible to begin practicing next week after completing a full six weeks on the NFI list, but Koetter's comments cast plenty of doubt on that being a realistic proposition. The team will have a 21-day window from Monday's date to decide what Beckwith's status for the remainder of the season. In the interim, Adarius Taylor figures to continue filling in for Beckwith at strong-side linebacker.