Laird signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Laird was elevated from Tampa Bay's practice squad for each of their two playoff matchups this season, but he was ultimately left inactive. The 28-year-old hasn't suited up since 2021, when he was with the Dolphins, appearing in six contests but just seeing one carry for four yards.

Laird reverted to the Bucs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

With Chase Edmonds (toe) listed as questionable, the Bucs elevated Laird to the active roster ahead of Sunday's playoff game against the Lions. Edmonds was healthy enough to play, so Laird was inactive for the game. Laird hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2021.

Laird (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Laird was elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row Saturday, and it appeared he could have a chance to suit up for the first time this season with No. 2 running back Chase Edmonds considered questionable to play with a toe injury; however, the latter running back was ultimately listed as active Sunday afternoon. As a result, Laird will be ruled a healthy scratch for the second straight contest, leaving Rachaad White, Edmonds and rookie Sean Tucker to once again fill out Tampa Bay's running back room Sunday.

The Buccaneers elevated Laird to the active roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Laird was called up for the Bucs' NFC wild-card win over the Eagles, but he was inactive, as Chase Edmonds (toe) was able to suit up. Edmonds is listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC divisional-round game against the Lions, and if he cannot go, Laird would operate as the third running back behind Rachaad White and Sean Tucker.

Laird reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

EDGE Analysis

Laird was elevated from the practice squad Monday but was left inactive for Tampa Bay's 32-9 win over the Eagles in the wild-card round. With Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker healthy, Laird is unlikely to crack the game-day roster for the divisional round Sunday in Detroit.

Laird (Coach's Decision) is inactive for Monday's wild card game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The running back was elevated from the practice squad Monday but did not make the cut for the game day roster of 48 players, per Smith. Laird has not appeared in a game this season and sits behind Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker on the depth chart.

The Buccaneers elevated Laird to the active roster Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Laird did not see the field during the entire regular season. He will be available to do so if needed in Monday's wild-card contest against the Eagles. The running back is behind Rachaad White, Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker on the depth chart.

The Buccaneers waived Laird on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Laird was the fifth running back on Tampa Bay's depth chart, rendering this move relatively unsurprising. While he was unable to secure a role on the 53-man roster, it is still possible for him to get an opportunity on the team's practice squad. If that does not come to fruition, the 28-year-old will look for a fresh start elsewhere. He primarily played a depth running back role in Miami during his first three seasons.

Laird rushed three times for 27 yards and brought in his only target for one yard in the Buccaneers' 26-20 preseason win over the Ravens on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Laird logged the second-fewest snaps among the Buccaneers' running backs, but he put them to good use with a 21-yard scamper. The fourth-year pro is a versatile asset that can contribute as a runner, receiver and in multiple facets on special teams; those traits, combined with his experience edge over undrafted rookies Sean Tucker and Ronnie Brown, could be enough to secure him a reserve running back role.

Laird rushed nine times for 20 yards in the Buccaneers' 13-6 preseason win over the Jets on Saturday night.

EDGE Analysis

Laird logged 19 snaps and paced the Buccaneers' backfield in carries. The fourth-year pro is battling undrafted rookies Sean Tucker and Ronnie Brown for a roster spot, and Laird could potentially have the inside track to a backup role due to his ability to play multiple positions on special teams. Nevertheless, all the players in the job derby, Laird included, should have another extended opportunity to make their case in the preseason finale versus the Ravens on Saturday night.