The Buccaneers have released Succop, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
This past season with Tampa Bay, Succop converted 31 of 38 field-goal attempts (including just two of seven from 50 yards or more) and made 24 of his 25 extra-point tries in 17 games. The 36-year-old -- who spent the last three years with the Buccaneers -- will now look to catch on elsewhere ahead of the coming season, with his fantasy prospects in 2023 hinging on his new team context.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: No kicks in wild-card loss
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Succop did not attempt a field goal or extra point in the Buccaneers' 31-14 wild-card loss to the Cowboys on Monday night. He finished the regular season having made 31 of 38 field-goal attempts and 24 of 25 extra-point tries across 17 games.
The Buccaneers went for two points after both touchdowns Monday night thanks to Tampa Bay's sizable deficit, helping lead to Succop's first blanking on the stat sheet since the start of the regular season. The veteran kicker thus didn't get a chance to finish off one of his more inconsistent seasons in positive fashion, one that saw him post his second-lowest field-goal-attempt conversion rate (81.6 percent) since 2013. Succop's biggest problem range was 50-plus yards, as he made just two of seven attempts from that distance. The aging kicker will turn 37 a week into next season, and after facing a stiff test from the much younger Jose Borregales this past summer, it seems a virtual certainty Succop has to battle for his job again in training camp going into what would be the final year of his contract.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Perfect showing in finale
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Succop drilled a 41-yard field-attempt and both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 30-17 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.
Succop put together a much-needed perfect performance in the regular-season finale after a nightmarish Week 17 in which he missed three kicks overall versus the Panthers. The veteran kicker finished the regular campaign with an 81.6 percent success rate on field goals that qualifies as his lowest in a full season since 2011, but he could be busy in next Monday night's wild-card showdown against a Cowboys team that tied for fourth-most field-goal attempts per game allowed on the road during the season (2.4).
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Misses three times
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Succop missed two of three field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries in Week 17's 30-24 win over the Panthers.
Succop converted from 22 yards but missed field goals from 53 and 26 yards, with the latter attempt blocked. With a missed PAT as well, it was a rough outing for the veteran, who sits just outside the top 10 league-wide in scoring at his position with one game remaining.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Massive fantasy night Sunday
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Succop connected on field-goal attempts of 38, 35, 42 and 40 yards while also drilling his only extra-point try in the Buccaneers' 19-16 overtime win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.
Succop's 13-point night was a welcome sight after a rough patch that saw him go 1-for-3 on field-goal tries in the prior two games. The four field-goal attempts tied for the second most on the campaign for Succop, and the perfect showing pushed his success rate in that category to 85.3 percent. Succop could be in for another busy afternoon in a key Week 17 divisional home matchup versus the Panthers.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Missed field-goal attempt Sunday
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Succop connected on a 21-yard field goal, misfired on a 50-yard attempt and made both his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Succop missed wide left from 50 yards out just before the eight-minute mark of the second quarter, failing to extend the Buccaneers' 10-0 lead at the time. The veteran was good on his three other kicks on the afternoon, but he now has missed field-goal attempts on back-to-back weeks for the first time this season and is only 2-for-6 on tries from 50-plus yards.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Quiet day in lopsided loss
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Succop was short on a 55-yard field-goal attempt and made his only PAT in the Buccaneers' 35-7 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
The Buccaneers' first drive stalled on the 49ers' 37-yard line, and Succop was asked to try his longest field goal of the season, which he didn't come close to making. It was a relatively rare miss for the veteran, who still sports an 85.7 percent success rate in that category but who's now seen three of his four misfires on the campaign come from 50-plus yards. Tampa Bay's stagnant offense didn't afford him any chances to atone, but he could well be in store for more opportunities in Week 15's interconference matchup versus the Bengals in the friendly confines of Raymond James Stadium.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Perfect on three kicks
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Succop drilled a 21-yard field-goal attempt and both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 17-16 win over the Saints on Monday night.
Succop's first-quarter field goal generated all the Buccaneers' points on the night until there were only three minutes remaining, when Tom Brady threw the first of his two late scoring tosses that keyed the comeback victory. The veteran kicker then came through with the critical go-ahead extra point after the second touchdown to give Tampa Bay the one-point lead with three seconds remaining. Succop has two consecutive perfect performances heading into a Week 14 road battle against a 49ers squad that's allowed an NFL-low 1.3 field-goal attempts per contest.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Quiet day in loss
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Succop connected on his only field-goal attempt (42 yards) and also converted both extra-point tries during the Buccaneers' 23-17 overtime loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Succop maximized his scant number of opportunities, but he still posted his second straight single-digit tally with just five total points. After missing a field-goal attempt in consecutive games before the Week 11 bye, Succop at least converted his one try Sunday and pushed his success rate back up to 88.5 percent for the season in the process.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Missed field-goal attempt in win
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Succop sent a 52-yard field-goal attempt wide right and connected on all three extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 21-16 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Succop misfired on a field-goal try for the second straight week, as he'd also had a 52-yard try blocked against the Rams in Week 9. That helped lead to an underwhelming fantasy day overall for the veteran and put his season field-goal percentage under 90.0 percent (88.0 percent), but he does carry a perfect 13-for-13 tally on extra points into the Week 11 bye ahead of a Week 12 clash against the Browns.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Rare blemish in Week 9 win
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Succop converted field-goal attempts of 20, 38 and 50 yards, had a 52-yard try blocked and made his only PAT during the Buccaneers' 16-13 win over the Rams on Sunday.
The veteran kicker still enjoyed a productive afternoon despite the blocked attempt, posting his second straight 10-point performance. The block counted as Succop's first miss since Week 1, but he's still equaling a career high with a 91.7 percent success rate on field goals. Additionally, he continues to benefit from the Buccaneers' inability to consistently close out drives with touchdowns, already compiling 24 field-goal attempts after averaging 30.5 over his first two Bucs seasons.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Snaps back with productive effort
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Succop successfully made field-goal attempts of 31, 30 and 26 yards and also drilled his only extra-point try in the Buccaneers' 27-22 loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.
The veteran kicker was back to his usual level of production after a lackluster Week 7 during which he had only one kick attempt. Succop's field-goal makes were all from very manageable distances, but that doesn't take away from the fact the 14-year veteran currently boasts a career-best 95.0 percent success rate on field goals and has missed just one of 29 total kick attempts all season when factoring in PATs.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Held down by offense
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Succop parlayed his only kick attempt into a 27-yard field goal during the Buccaneers' 21-3 loss to the Panthers on Sunday.
The veteran kicker generated his lowest output of the season in Tampa Bay's forgettable performance. The offense's inability to drive down the field consistently and the decision to go for it on fourth down on two occasions inside field-goal range conspired to make it a near washout of an afternoon for Succop, who'll hope for more opportunities in Thursday night's Week 8 battle versus the Ravens.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Busy afternoon in Week 6 loss
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Succop converted field-goal attempts of 30, 27, 54 and 24 yards in the Buccaneers' 20-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Succop didn't have a chance to attempt an extra point for the second time this season, as the Buccaneers went for a two-point conversion after their one touchdown. However, Succop's perfect tally on field goals served as an extension of what is turning into a potential career-best season for the veteran, who's only missed one attempt all season back in Week 1 and has been perfect on eight PATs as well.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Another seven-point tally Sunday
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Succop converted field-goal attempts from 21 and 44 yards and also drilled his only extra-point try in the Buccaneers' 21-15 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
The veteran kicker turned in another unblemished performance, and he was shorted one PAT opportunity when the Buccaneers went for two points following a Leonard Fournette one-yard receiving score in the third quarter. Succop hasn't been as productive a fantasy kicker overall as was expected coming into the season due to some of the struggles of the frequently short-handed offense, but he's sitting on a 91.7 percent success rate across his 12 field-goal attempts and has been perfect on eight extra-point tries.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Notches seven points in loss
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Succop hit his only field-goal attempt (45 yards) and drilled all four PATs in the Buccaneers' 41-31 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday night.
Succop made good on all his chances to put points on the board, continuing the strong start to his season in the disappointing home loss. The veteran boasts a 90 percent success rate on field goals and remains perfect on his seven extra-point tries, and a Week 5 home matchup versus the Falcons could yield an abundance of scoring opportunities given Atlanta's defensive deficiencies.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Solid showing in low-scoring loss
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Succop made a pair of field-goal attempts of 45 yards apiece and did not attempt any extra points in the Buccaneers' 14-12 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
Succop made the most of his scant opportunities Sunday, managing to produce a serviceable six-point tally for fantasy managers with another strong day on field goals. The Buccaneers' offense didn't provide Succop anywhere near the usual number of chances to put points on the board, and Tampa Bay went for two points after its sole touchdown with 14 seconds remaining in the game. Succop's outlook for a Week 4 showdown against the Chiefs is seemingly much brighter, considering the Buccaneers project to have Mike Evans (suspension) and Julio Jones (knee) back, at minimum, to shore up the receiving corps.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Perfect on four kicks in Week 2
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Succop drilled a pair of 47-yard field goals and both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
The veteran's contributions were key on a day when Tom Brady was dealing with a short-handed receiving corps and a Saints defense that's consistently given him fits in recent seasons. Succop quickly has validated the Buccaneers' decision to roll with him for another season after a training camp/preseason battle with Jose Borregales, going 6-for-7 on field goals and converting all three PATs through two games.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Busy, productive in Week 1 win
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Succop made field-goal attempts of 44, 38, 29 and 47 yards, misfired on a 36-yard try wide left and drilled his one PAT in the Buccaneers' 19-3 win over the Cowboys on Sunday night.
Succop carried over the momentum from his very productive training camp and preseason, when he engaged in a heated job battle with Jose Borregales. Ironically, Succop's sole miss came on his second-shortest attempt of the night, but he was instrumental during a game in which the Buccaneers weren't at their sharpest in finishing off drives. The veteran kicker should remain an excellent fantasy asset once again this season due to his connection to the star-studded Tampa Bay offense.
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Buccaneers' Ryan Succop: Another perfect night Saturday
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Succop drilled a 30-yard field-goal attempt and converted his only extra-point try in the Buccaneers' 27-10 preseason loss to the Colts on Saturday night.
While the veteran was busy making good on his pair of opportunities, competitor Jose Borregales missed his one kick, a 52-yard attempt that sailed wide right in the fourth quarter. With Borregales also having misfired on what would have been a game-winning field goal against the Dolphins in the preseason opener and Succop connecting on a 52-yarder against the Titans last week, it seems the latter may have prevailed in what was a close competition most of the summer.
