The Browns cut Grayson from their practice squad Tuesday.
Grayson inked a practice-squad deal with the Browns on Nov. 8 but has been let go a week later. In a corresponding move, Cleveland signed Isaac Rochell to its practice squad.
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Cyril Grayson: Finds new home
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Grayson signed with the Browns' practice squad Tuesday.
Grayson was let go by the Buccaneers with an injury settlement in September, after having spent the last three years with the team. The 28-year-old appeared in 10 contests over that time, making 11 catches on 16 targets for 215 yards and three touchdowns. He'll now work to get a chance with the Browns' active roster this season.
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Cyril Grayson: Visiting Commanders
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Grayson (undisclosed) is working out for Washington on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Grayson received an injury settlement from the Buccaneers at the start of September, and he will now seek an opportunity in Washington. The 28-year-old can contribute as a depth receiver and in the return game.
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Cyril Grayson: Gets injury settlement
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The Buccaneers cut Grayson (undisclosed) from IR with an injury settlement Thursday.
Grayson is now free to sign with another club once back to full health. Per the terms of his injury settlement. he can't re-sign with Tampa Bay until Week 8, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Reverts to injured reserve
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Grayson (undisclosed) reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers Friday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Grayson was waived with an injury designation Thursday, but he rejoins the team after clearing waivers. Barring an injury settlement, the 28-year-old wideout will be sidelined for the entire 2022 campaign.
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Cyril Grayson: Waived by Buccaneers
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Grayson (undisclosed) was waived/injured by the Buccaneers on Thursday.
Grayson was let go Thursday after he missed Saturday's preseason game versus the Titans with an undisclosed injury. The wide receiver likely will revert to IR on Friday if he clears waivers.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Not playing Saturday
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Grayson (undisclosed) isn't scheduled to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Titans, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Grayson presumably is dealing with an injury, as this otherwise would be a nice opportunity to take advantage of Tampa's other health concerns at wide receiver.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Healthy and ready to compete
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Grayson, who finished the Buccaneers' postseason run in January nursing a hamstring injury, is healthy and could make a push for playing time in the latter portion of the wideout depth chart, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The well-traveled speedster made a splash Weeks 16 and 17 last season with 81 receiving yards in both games, including a key 50-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of a narrow win over the Jets in the latter contest. Grayson has impressed offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich with his progress and gradually successful transition from college track star to wide receiver. "I think he's truly confident now," said Leftwich. "I think he truly believes that he can get it done, and it's fun for me to see the confidence that he shows up in practice with every day. It's like a whole different guy from three years ago."
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Inactive Sunday
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Grayson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's playoff game against the Rams.
With Breshad Perriman (hip/abdomen) and Grayson both unavailable, Look for Mike Evans and Tyler Johnson to lead the Buccaneers' wideout corps Sunday, with Scotty Miller, Jaelon Darden and John Brown candidates to mix in as well.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Deemed questionable
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Grayson (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Grayson's return to a limited practice Friday gives him a shot to play, but it's far from a sure thing, which means Scotty Miller, Jaelon Darden and even John Brown could see snaps behind Mike Evans and Tyler Johnson at wide receiver. Fellow Bucs wideout Breshad Perriman (abdomen/hip), who had been filling in for Grayson, is ruled out for Sunday's game.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Not practicing Wednesday
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Grayson (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
Since sustaining a hamstring injury in the Buccaneers' regular-season finale, Grayson hasn't mixed into any drills and missed the team's playoff opener this past Sunday against the Eagles. He still has a pair of chances to get back on the practice field this week and put himself in a position to suit up for Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Rams, but his availability remains up in the air for the time being.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Will sit out wild-card game
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Grayson (hamstring) won't play in Sunday wild-card game against the Eagles, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Head coach Bruce Arians ruled out the wide receiver shortly after he missed a third consecutive practice Friday. With Grayson out of the lineup after injuring his hamstring in the regular-season finale, the Bucs will likely deploy Mike Evans, Tyler Johnson and Breshad Perriman (hip) as the primary grouping in three-receiver sets. Scotty Miller, Jaelon Darden and Justin Watson (quadriceps) are the other options at the position.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Unlikely to play
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Head coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday that he considers Grayson (hamstring) doubtful for Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Grayson injured his hamstring early in the Bucs' Week 18 win over Carolina, after catching nine passes for 162 yards and a touchdown between Weeks 16 and 17. His likely absence Sunday leaves Tyler Johnson and Breshad Perriman as the favorites for snaps alongside Mike Evans, while Scotty Miller and Jaelon Darden are still expected to stick in reserve roles.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Availability in question
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Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that Grayson's hamstring injury isn't as bad as initially thought, but the wideout's availability for Sunday's playoff game against the Eagles "will be in question," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Grayson suffered the injury during Sunday's win over the Panthers, and he may end up being unavailable for the first round of the playoffs. Breshad Perriman had five catches for 44 yards versus Carolina and could have a similar workload if Grayson is unable to play this weekend.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Injures hamstring
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Grayson has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Panthers with a hamstring injury.
Grayson didn't catch a pass prior to his exit from the contest. In his absence, Mike Evans and Tyler Johnson are in line to head the Buccaneers' shorthanded wideout corps in Week 18.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Makes game-winning TD grab
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Grayson secured six of eight targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 28-24 win over the Jets on Sunday. He also returned one kickoff for seven yards.
A week after posting a solid 3-84 line against the Panthers, Grayson made his return to the active roster Saturday and paid big dividends Sunday. The third-year wideout recorded a game-winning 33-yard touchdown grab with 15 seconds left, a catch that was preceded by a 10-yard reception on first down. With Antonio Brown slated to be let go following his unauthorized exit from the game Sunday and Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times relaying Tom Brady has already expressed his trust in the speedster to head coach Bruce Arians, Grayson could be in for a significant role in Week 18 against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Elevated to active roster
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Grayson was elevated to the Buccaneers' active roster Saturday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Grayson will be active for the second game in a row and for the fourth time this season. Last week, the 5-foot-9 wideout caught three passes for 84 receiving yards and also rushed one time for 14 yards. However, his role is expected to be diminished in Week 17, as Breshad Perriman (illness) is active and Mike Evans (hamstring) is expected to play.
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Cyril Grayson: Reverts to practice squad
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Grayson reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Grayson was elevated from the practice squad Saturday and immediately occupied a substantial role in the Buccaneers' offense. He totaled 84 receiving yards and three catches -- the highlight came on a 62-yard reception late in the second quarter -- and he also chipped in 14 rushing yards. Grayson is a candidate to be elevated from the practice squad once again in Week 17, though he'll likely see a lessened role due to the return of Breshad Perriman (illness).
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Buccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Bumps up to active roster
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The Buccaneers elevated Grayson from the practice squad Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Grayson earned back-to-back elevations Week 7 and 8 and made a splash play in the second one, a 50-yard TD catch during a 36-27 loss at New Orleans. Considering Mike Evans (hamstring) was ruled out for a Week 16 visit to Carolina, Chris Godwin (knee) is on injured reserve, and Breshad Perriman and Jaelon Darden are on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Grayson could find his way onto the field Sunday, but Antonio Brown, Tyler Johnson and Scotty Miller figure to earn most of the WR reps.
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Cyril Grayson: Reverts to Bucs' practice squad
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Grayson reverted to Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Grayson flashed big-play potential by taking his only target for a 50-yard touchdown during Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Saints. All said, he played eight offensive snaps and 11 snaps on special teams. However, Grayson may not have an opportunity to be elevated again in Week 10, after Tampa Bay's bye, because Antonio Brown (ankle) looks set to retake the field then.
