Bucs announce practice squad

Five players released on the final cutdown were re-signed to the Bucs practice squad. The list includes defensive end Charles Bennett, defensive tackle Anthony Bryant, receiver Chas Gessner, offensive lineman Scott Jackson and fullback Rick Razzano.

Also signed to the practice squad were running back Antonio Gates and tackle Dennis Roland.

The 6-foot, 223-pound Gates was a seventh-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2005. The 6-foot-9, 325-pound Roland was released by the Cowboys. Teams can maintain a practice squad of up to eight players.