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Healthy again Greene is healthy after missing practice with a right leg issue earlier in training camp.

Impact The defensive lineman played 27 snaps on defense and one on special teams in Tampa Bay's preseason game against Miami on Friday. Greene is listed as a backup on the Buccaneers' depth chart. The second-year pro played on 162 defensive snaps and 38 special teams snaps across 10 regular-season games in 2023, making six tackles.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with leg injury Greene was held out of practice Monday due to a right leg issue, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Auman notes that Greene had a sleeve on his right leg while also suggesting that the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Greene didn't play at all after Week 11 last season due to a calf issue, but it's not clear if his current leg injury is related. He's competing for a rotational role on Tampa Bay's defensive line.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Greene (calf) was seen participating in Sunday's practice session, Christopher O'Meara of the Citizen Tribune reports.

Impact Greene sat out for the Bucs' final nine games of the 2023 season -- including two playoff contests -- due to a calf injury he sustained during practice leading up to Week 12 against the Colts. It appears he's fully recovered from the injury, and he is battling for a depth spot at defensive end behind starters Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall. Across his 10 outings last season, Greene recorded six tackles (two solo) while playing 162 snaps on defense and 38 snaps on special teams.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining on IR Greene (calf) had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday and he will remain on injured reserve for the rest of the postseason, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Greene was designated to return from IR on Dec. 27, but his practice window has now come and gone without him being added to the active roster. The defensive tackle recorded six tackles over 10 games with Tampa Bay in 2023 and he'll now shift his focus to being ready to go for the 2024 campaign.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Greene (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact The 24-year-old defensive tackle is in line to miss his second consecutive game this weekend, as he continues to recover from a calf issue. Greene has appeared in 10 games for the Buccaneers this season, logging six total tackles.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up for Week 9 Greene (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Greene was listed as questionable but was able to practice throughout the week and will now suit up Sunday. He's played a part-time role on both defense and special teams in his rookie season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks new deal with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Greene to a reserve/future contract Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Greene, an undrafted rookie defensive tackle from James Madison, spent the entire campaign on Tampa Bay's practice squad without ever receiving an elevation to the team's active roster. He'll now stick around with the Buccaneers and compete for a roster spot heading into next season.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE