Tampa Bay released Opeta on Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta just returned to action earlier in August after tearing his ACL during training camp last year, but he won't make the Buccaneers' final 53-man roster for 2025. Now that he's healthy though, he'll be free to sign with another club and suit up right away.

Opeta (knee) was cleared to start practicing Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Almost a year removed from tearing his ACL last preseason, Opeta is finally back on the practice field. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract in March to return to Tampa Bay. Before getting hurt last season, Opeta had a chance to compete for a starting guard spot, but with the Buccaneers returning the entire offensive line, he will likely be considered a depth piece.

Opeta (knee) has no timeline set for his return from a torn ACL, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bucs coach Todd Bowles said that the guard has dealt with setbacks in his recovery process since suffering the injury last August, per Auman. Opeta would likely have had a chance to compete for a starting guard spot last year, but now Tampa Bay returns all five starters from its line a year ago, including guards Cody Mauch and Ben Bredeson.

The Buccaneers placed Opeta (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta is still dealing with the torn ACL suffered last August that landed him on Tampa Bay's injured reserve forcing him to miss the entirety of the 2024 campaign. The team can activate him at any point before the regular season begins and once healthy, he will likely serve as the backup left guard behind Ben Bredeson.

The Buccaneers re-signed Opeta (knee) on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta spent the entire 2024 campaign on IR due to an ACL tear sustained early in training camp, but the 28-year-old should be cleared for the start of offseason activities. He'll offer valuable depth for the interior of an O-line that returns all five starters.

Tampa Bay placed Opeta on injured reserve Friday due to his torn ACL, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta tore his ACL on Tuesday, and his injury will sideline him for the rest of the season. The 6-foot-4 offensive guard joined the Bucs in hopes of winning the starting left guard spot, but he will now look ahead to seeing the field in 2025.

Opeta tore his ACL during Tuesday's camp session, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta came to Tampa Bay earlier in the offseason with hopes of winning the Buccaneers' starting left guard spot, but he won't get the opportunity after tearing his ACL on Tuesday. With Opeta expected to miss the entirety of the Buccaneers' 2024 campaign, Ben Bredeson will likely get the starting nod.

Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said that Opeta sustained a knee injury during practice Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bowles did not disclose the severity of Opeta's injury, so it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined moving forward. When healthy, the 28-year-old is expected to compete for a starting role, or at least a primary reserve spot, on Tampa Bay's offensive line.

The Buccaneers signed Opeta to a one-year deal Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old is now the third offensive lineman to ink a deal with Tampa Bay on Friday, as the team also agreed to terms with Ben Bredeson and re-signed Justin Skule. Opeta has spent the last four seasons of his career in Philadelphia, appearing in 38 total games and making 10 starts (six coming last season). Expect Opeta to have the opportunity to compete for a starting role on the Buccaneers' offensive line this offseason.

Opeta was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Opeta had been out for two weeks. He has yet to receive an offensive snap this season, but has made a handful of special teams appearances in Week 3 and 4. It would likely take multiple injuries to the Eagles line for him to see any meaningful snaps.