Randy Gregory’s journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has come to an abrupt halt before it even started. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Sunday that the team decided to part ways with Gregory after the defensive end failed to report to training camp. Despite the unexpected absence, Bowles remains in the dark about the reasons behind it.
"I never found out," Bowles stated, reflecting on the situation. "I wish him the best. We'll move on from there. You can't miss what you never had."
Gregory’s brief stint in Tampa Bay was as fleeting as Bowles' remarks on the matter. The veteran pass rusher signed with the Buccaneers back in April but found himself on the reserve/did not report list by July 23. His time with the team was over before it could even begin.
This development adds another chapter to Gregory’s tumultuous career. The 31-year-old, who was drafted in the second round by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, has bounced around the league, including recent stops with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers. Earlier this summer, Gregory made headlines by suing the NFL and the Broncos over $500,000 in fines related to his therapeutic use of THC.
As the Buccaneers move forward without Gregory, his departure leaves questions unanswered and a sense of what could have been for both the player and the team.
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