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Eagles sign WR Danny Gray to practice squad, release G Sua Opeta The Eagles add the former third-round pick who spent last season in Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 3 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Injury-riddled Buccaneers lose two more offensive linemen

Protecting Baker Mayfield will be an even bigger challenge for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after two more offensive lineman went down with injuries

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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 look to be a valuable depth piece.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Re-signs with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers re-signed Opeta (knee - ACL) on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Opeta spent the entire 2024 campaign on IR due to an ACL tear sustained early during training camp, but the 28-year-old has had enough time to recover that he should be able to participate in the start of offseason activities heading into the 2025 season. He'll offer valuable depth for the interior of an O-line that returns all five starters, and could still be bolstered in April's draft.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on IR Tampa Bay placed Opetaon Injured Reserve due to his torn ACL, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Opeta tore his ACL on Tuesday, and his injury will now sideline him for the rest of the year. The 6-foot-4 offensive guard joined the Bucs in hopes to win the left guard spot, but he will now need to recover this offseason in hopes to see the field again in 2025.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Eagles guard Sua Opeta eager to grab Bucs' starting job

Learning from Eagles All-Pros such as Jason Kelce has prepared Sua Opeta for a chance to start on Tampa's upgraded interior offensive line.

MAY 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Bucs sign G Sua Opeta to 1-year deal The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent guard Sua Opeta to a one-year contract

MARCH 15, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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

Impact The 27-year-old is now the third offensive lineman to be picked up by Tampa Bay on Friday, as the team also agreed to terms with Ben Bredeson and 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.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking Eagles' top unrestricted free agents, from D'Andre Swift to Sua Opeta The majority of Philly's talented core remains under contract, but there are several free agents the team will have to make decisions on.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'I worked for it': Sua Opeta represents Weber State football at the Super Bowl Football players from the Big Sky Conference reaching the NFL is not unheard of, but two have made it to the pinnacle with the Philadelphia...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • STANDARD.NET

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 list The Eagles placed Opeta (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Impact It's unknown if Opeta tested positive for the virus. The 25-year-old hasn't played an offensive snap for the Eagles this season, so his absence shouldn't affect their offensive line.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Philadelphia Opeta was waived by the Eagles on Wednesday, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Opeta was mainly utilized as depth on the Eagles' offensive line last year but missed the final month of the season due to a back injury. He started two of the three preseason games in 2021 but will now search for a new team ahead of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Opeta was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a back injury.

Impact Opeta had been ruled out for Week 12 earlier in the day, and he'll now be sidelined for at least the next three contests. The 24-year-old started two games this season but has mostly worked in a reserve role for the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives promotion Saturday Opeta was promoted to the Eagles' active roster Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact The Eagles' offensive line faced an injury bug during training camp and could use the depth heading into Week 1, although Opeta is a long shot to get on the field Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE