TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -Punter Dirk Johnson has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, filling in for the injured Josh Bidwell.
The 34-year-old Johnson was released in June by the Steelers after spending most of last season with the Cardinals. He will make his debut for the Bucs in Saturday night’s preseason game at Tennessee.
Bidwell is out with a right hip injury. He had been the only punter in Tampa Bay’s training camp.
To make room on the roster, defensive tackle Greg Peterson was waived injured. A fifth-round draft pick in 2007, Peterson appeared in 12 games over the past two seasons.
Johnson punted in 12 games last season for Arizona, averaging 41.8 yards. He has also played for New Orleans, Philadelphia and Chicago.
Add A Comment