Will Clarke was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clarke failed to make the final roster prior to the season, but was brought back after Week 1 to provide depth on the defensive line. It is unclear if he will revert to the Tampa Bay's practice squad or look for a new opportunity.

Clarke signed a contract with the Buccaneers on Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clarke played 15 games with Tampa last season, accumulating 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks. The veteran is expected to serve as a reserve option behind Vinny Curry in the Buccaneers' 4-3 defense.

Clarke re-signed with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clarke spent his first season in Tampa Bay as a rotational defensive lineman, accumulating 15 tackles (12 solo) and 2.5 sacks in 15 games.

Clarke recorded three tackles, all solo, two sacks and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Packers.

EDGE Analysis

Clarke now has nine tackles and three sacks in 11 games this season. His 34 defensive reps were a new season-high. Look for the veteran defensive end to continue to split reps with William Gholston on Sunday when the Buccaneers face the Lions.

Clarke is a coach's decision inactive for Sunday's game against Chicago, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Clarke's inactive status is due to his position near the bottom of the team's depth chart and the Buccaneers' overall health after their unexpected bye week last week.

Bengals signed third-round DE Will Clarke to a four-year contract. Clarke (6-foot-6 1/8, 277) has great size and plays light on his feet. Carlos Dunlap has one of the end spots locked down in Cincinnati. Clarke will be in the mix for snaps at the other, along with Margus Hunt, Wallace Gilberry and Robert Geathers. Clarke and Hunt have the most upside but remain raw.