Impact The quarterback suffered a rib injury during the preseason and was unable to beat out Kyle Trask for the backup role behind Baker Mayfield. Wolford last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Rams.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
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Released by Tampa Bay Wolford was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Released by Tampa Bay Wolford was released by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact The quarterback suffered a rib injury during the preseason and was unable to beat out Kyle Trask for the backup role behind Baker Mayfield. Wolford last saw regular-season action in 2022 with the Rams.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Gets over injury Wolford (ribs) practiced Monday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Impact Wolford left in the fourth quarter of Saturday's exhibition loss to the Jaguars after taking a hit that resulted in a roughing the passer call. The Wake Forest product's return to the field Monday will help keep him in the running for the No. 2 role at QB behind Baker Mayfield, although Kyle Trask is considered the frontrunner for the job.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Hurts ribs in second preseason game Wolford suffered a rib injury during Saturday's exhibition loss to Jacksonville, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Impact Baker Mayfield didn't suit up for the contest, leaving Kyle Trask to play the first half and Wolford to handle the second. The latter couldn't complete the fourth quarter, as he was injured on a roughing the passer penalty with less than two minutes remaining, resulting in Trask reentering the game. Head coach Todd Bowles said after the matchup that he isn't sure how severe Wolford's injury is, but if the QB needs to miss the team's final exhibition game next Friday against Miami, his outside chance of unseating Trask for the backup role behind Mayfield could come to an end. As it is, Trask had the better performance Saturday, completing 12 of 19 pass attempts for 108 yards and a touchdown and adding one rush for four yards on the ground while Wolford completed just 7 of 14 pass attempts for 52 yards with no scores.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Still has shot at No. 2 job Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback throughout the offseason and heading into the first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well throughout the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent some late-season time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Still has shot at No. 2 job Wolford remains in a close competition with Kyle Trask for the No. 2 quarterback job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Impact Wolford was the presumptive No. 3 quarterback heading into the Buccaneers' first preseason contest, but the veteran journeyman played well during the second half of the exhibition win over the Bengals on Saturday night. Wolford spent time on the Buccaneers' practice squad in 2023, but with both him and Trask starting from scratch in new coordinator Liam Coen's scheme this offseason, it seems Wolford is doing enough to give himself a chance at the primary backup job.
AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE
Strong work in second half Saturday Wolford completed 12 of 18 passes for 131 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 17-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday night. He also rushed twice...
Impact Wolford played the entire second half after Kyle Trask started and handled the first two quarters. Wolford led the Buccaneers to a field goal on his first drive and subsequently helmed an eight-play, 69-yard march late in the fourth quarter that culminated in a Ramon Jefferson three-yard go-ahead touchdown run. Wolford again profiles as a serviceable No. 3 quarterback heading into the 2024 campaign, and he should continue to see a solid allotment of playing time across the final two preseason games.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
John Wolford Finds Raleigh Webb for 19-Yards | Bucs vs. Bengals Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback John Wolford hits WR Raleigh Webb for a nice gain against the Cincinnati Bengals in Preseason Week 1 of the...
AUGUST 11 • BUCCANEERS.COM
How does the Shanahan/McVay coaching tree dice up defenses? Here's the process How do coaches plan each week with so much to take into account? QB John Wolford gives a step-by-step plan for how it's completed.
JANUARY 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...
JANUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...
JANUARY 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
Buccaneers-Eagles Live Game Updates: Bucs Inactives Released - Bucs Inactives: WR Rakim Jarrett, RB Patrick Laird, OLB Jose Ramirez, LB J.J. Russell, T Brandon Walton, OLB Markees Watts, QB John Wolfor...
JANUARY 16 • SACBEE.COM
Inactive Sunday Wolford (coach's decision) is inactive ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers official site reports.
Impact The 28-year-old will serve as Tampa Bay's emergency third quarterback, and he's able to play if both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask get injured or disqualified in Sunday's contest. Wolford's last in-game action came in 2022, when he stepped in for an injured Matthew Stafford in Los Angeles.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Buccaneers Happy To Have Quarterback John Wolford Remain With Team Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks John Wolford and Baker Mayfield spoke of the former’s decision to stay with the team.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Buccaneers Happy To Have Quarterback John Wolford Remain With Team Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks John Wolford and Baker Mayfield spoke of the former’s decision to stay with the team.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
QB John Wolford's happy with his behind-the-scenes role as a Buc TAMPA, Fla. — There were a lot of reasons John Wolford was still at the Bucs’ training facility on Wednesday afternoon.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Staying in Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Wolford to their 53-man roster Tuesday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Impact Russini initially reported Monday that the Rams signed Wolford off the Bucs' practice squad in response to Matthew Stafford dealing with a thumb injury, but the former will ultimately stay in Tampa Bay. The Rams and Vikings -- who lost Kirk Cousins to a season-ending Achilles injury Sunday -- were reported to be interested in Wolford, but the Bucs ultimately decided to promote Wolford to the 53-man roster and will continue to operate as the third quarterback behind Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bucs to promote coveted quarterback John Wolford to 53-man roster The No. 3 QB was in demand to be signed from the practice squad by quarterback-needy teams but preferred to remain with Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Bucs sign QB John Wolford to active roster The Los Angeles Rams attempted to sign Wolford Tuesday, but he informed them he’d rather stay in Tampa Bay.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Returning to Los Angeles The Rams signed Wolford off Tampa Bay's practice squad Monday, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wolford will now return to Los Angeles, where he spent the past three seasons. With Matthew Stafford dealing with a thumb injury, Wolford provides an experienced option at quarterback with knowledge of the system in case Stafford misses time.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
How do Bucs feed competitive spark, build chemistry? Playing locker-room chess
The Bucs no longer have the GOAT, but they do have a QB who's a chess king, and the game has caught on throughout Tampa Bay's roster.SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Bucs QB John Wolford (neck) discharged from hospital Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback John Wolford was discharged from a New York-area hospital and set to return to Florida with the team on Sun...
AUGUST 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bucs QB John Wolford (neck) discharged from hospital Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback John Wolford was discharged from a New York-area hospital and set to return to Florida with the team on Sun...
AUGUST 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Todd Bowles Provides Injury Updates On Ryan Jensen And John Wolford The latest on the statuses of Tampa Bay’s starting center and a quarterback who was carted off the field on Saturday night.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bucs get past Jets but QB John Wolford injures neck Rookie receiver Trey Palmer scored the only touchdown of the game on a 33-yard pass from Kyle Trask as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the...
AUGUST 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
