- Devin Culp
- #82
- Team TB
- Pos TE
- Status AActive
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Limited to special teams in Week 17
Culp played all 13 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: After he was a healthy inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 16 loss to the Saints, Culp suited up as Tampa Bay's third tight end in Week 17, but he didn't see any run on offense behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham. For the season, Culp has recorded one reception -- a six-yard touchdown -- on his lone target in 12 appearances for Tampa Bay.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 6:51am by Rotowire.com
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Looks to be past illness
Culp (illness) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday's estimated report, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The second-year tight end popped up on Wednesday's injury report due to an illness, but he appears to be over the issue and is on track to play against the Dolphins on Sunday. He's not been a big part of the Buccaneers' offense this season and was a healthy scratch for Tampa Bay's Week 16 loss to Carolina.
Published: Thu, Dec 25 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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Limited with illness
Culp (illness) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Culp seems to have come down with an illness, but his ability to practice even in a limited capacity implies that the tight end should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The 25-year-old will likely upgrade his practice participation later in the week and be cleared ahead of Sunday's game.
Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Records TD on one catch
Culp brought in his only target for a six-yard touchdown in the Buccaneers' 29-28 loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
Analysis: Culp was able to crack the stat sheet for the first time all season, making his one catch count via a six-yard score just past the midway point of the third quarter. He had a solid preseason and entered the 2025 campaign with expectations of a more prominent role behind Cade Otton (knee), but it took the latter's first absence of the season Thursday for Culp to finally get on the board while playing a season-high 20 snaps.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't suit up vs. Houston
Culp (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: The 2024 seventh-rounder managed to make the Bucs' 53-man roster at the end of training camp but has been a healthy scratch for the first two games of the regular season. It appears Culp is unlikely to be active for gameday unless Cade Otton, Payne Durham or Ko Kieft were to miss time due to injury or illness.
Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Week 1
Culp (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: With Cade Otton overcoming a lingering groin injury to play Week 1, Culp will observe Sunday's game in street clothes while Payne Durham and Ko Kieft serve in backup roles at tight end. Culp managed to make the Bucs' 53-man roster after a strong training camp, but the 2024 seventh-rounder is unlikely to see much playing time unless Otton, Durham or Kieft were to miss time. Culp's next chance to play is Week 2 against Houston on Monday, Sept. 15.
Published: Sun, Sep 7 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Could see early-season boost
Culp is in line to see increased target opportunities if No. 1 tight end Cade Otton (leg) is sidelined to open the regular season, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Head coach Todd Bowles previously remarked that Otton is expected "to be out a little bit," without further details. However, more information on a projected return timeline is expected during Week 1 practices next week, and Dix notes the Buccaneers will take a "committee approach" at tight end for any games Otton might be sidelined for. Considering No. 3 tight Ko Kieft has all of one reception since the beginning of the 2023 season, such a scenario would leave Culp and Payne Durham as the only…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 29 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs to close out preseason
Culp secured all three targets for 33 yards and lost a fumble in the Buccaneers' 23-19 preseason loss to the Bills on Saturday night.
Analysis: The athletic tight end played a position-high 20 snaps from scrimmage and made good use of his three targets, but his turnover late in the third quarter came in Bills territory. Nevertheless, Culp appears to be a virtual lock for the 53-man roster as a complementary pass-catching option alongside No. 1 tight end Cade Otton, following a solid training camp and preseason that have earned him accolades from new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard.
Published: Mon, Aug 25 at 9:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Pair of grabs in preseason opener
Culp secured two of four targets for 13 yards in the Buccaneers' 29-7 preseason win over the Titans on Saturday night.
Analysis: The athletic tight end carried over a bit of the momentum he'd been building during training camp practices, finishing as one of five Bucs players to record multiple catches on the night. Both of Culp's receptions came on connections with Kyle Trask and occurred on the final drive of the first half, and given how much new offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard has talked up the second-year pro's potential, Culp is likely to see extended opportunity over Tampa Bay's two remaining preseason contests.
Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 9:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Raising expectations for Year 2
Culp, who showed some late-season promise as a rookie seventh-round pick in 2024, has stood out in the Buccaneers' early training camp practices, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Culp posted a 5-88-0 line on six targets over Weeks 17 and 18 of the 2024 regular season when Cade Otton sat out due to a knee injury, flashing some downfield chops with a pair of catches of 20-plus yards. With 6-foot-4, 237-pound dimensions, Culp's athleticism, which was on display with an acrobatic catch on the sideline in Thursday's training camp practice, and ability to beat linebackers down the seam is something that has Baker Mayfield excited for what it can bring to the offense. "Devin…read more
Published: Sun, Jul 27 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Shows potential as rookie
Culp brought in five of six targets for 88 yards across five regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: The rookie seventh-round pick had played all of five snaps from scrimmage in Weeks 7, 8 and 16 when Cade Otton's knee injury afforded him additional opportunity over the last two regular-season games. Culp played 19 and 16 snaps in Weeks 17 and 18, respectively, while operating as a complementary tight end alongside Payne Durham, and he generated all of his stats during that pair of contests. Culp displayed some downfield prowess during that span by tallying two receptions of 20-plus yards…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 22 at 7:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for wild-card round
Culp (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday night's wild-card game against the Commanders, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Culp will be inactive for the first time since Week 15 as the Buccaneers attempt to advance to the NFC divisional round. Cade Otton and Payne Durham will operate as the team's two options at tight end versus Washington.
Published: Sun, Jan 12 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Impressive on two catches
Culp secured both targets for 36 yards in the Buccaneers' 27-19 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Culp once again made good use of his opportunities with Cade Otton (knee) sidelined, flashing his downfield chops with catches of 16 and 20 yards in the playoff-clinching win. The rookie has been impressive over the last pair of contests, but he may be relegated back to a minor role in Sunday night's wild-card home battle against the Commanders if Otton is able to return to action.
Published: Mon, Jan 6 at 8:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice
Culp (ribs) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Culp was limited in the Buccaneers' first Week 18 practice due to the injury, but his ability to take every rep a day later clears the way for him to suit up in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Saints. The rookie seventh-round pick played a season-high 19 snaps in last week's blowout win over the Panthers, finishing with three catches for 52 yards on four targets. With the Week 18 statuses of both Cade Otton (knee) and Payne Durham (quadricep) in flux with neither tight end having yet…read more
Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in practice
Culp was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a rib injury.
Analysis: Culp presumably suffered the injury during Sunday's 48-14 win over Carolina, during which he caught three of four targets for 52 yards while coming off the bench behind Payne Durham, who missed Wednesday's practice with a quadricep injury. With starter Cade Otton (knee) also not practicing, Culp has some chance at a significant role in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Saints.
Published: Wed, Jan 1 at 2:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes first three career catches
Culp secured three of four targets for 52 yards in the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
Analysis: With Cade Otton (knee) sidelined for a second straight week, Culp saw the first four targets of his career and made good use of them with gains of 26, 17 and nine yards on his trio of grabs. A rookie seventh-round pick, Culp displayed some solid pass-catching chops during his college days at Washington with a 66-711-4 line across 42 games over his last four seasons of eligibility. Culp logged 20 snaps in Sunday's lopsided victory, and although Payne Durham paced the position group comfortably…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes NFL debut
Culp played one of the Buccaneers' 82 snaps on offense and wasn't targeted in Monday's 41-31 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: With Payne Durham (calf) sitting out the Week 7 contest, Culp got the chance to make his NFL debut as the No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Ko Kieft. Otton (80 snaps) dominated the playing time, leaving few snaps left over for either Culp or Kieft (six snaps). Culp will likely return to the inactive list Week 8 against the Falcons if Durham is able to play.
Published: Wed, Oct 23 at 9:47am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive Sunday
Culp (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Culp, a seventh-round pick in the 2024 Draft, is listed as the fourth and last tight end on Tampa Bay's depth chart. The Washington product caught 16 passes for 208 yards during his final collegiate season in 2023.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 12:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns after halftime
Culp (head) returned to Saturday's game against the Bengals, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Culp was evaluated for a concussion at the end of the first half, but he appears to have passed the test and is back on the field for the third quarter. The rookie seventh-round draft pick is competing with Payne Durham and Ko Kieft for a backup tight end role behind starter Cade Otton.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Leaves with head injury
Culp exited Saturday night's preseason game against the Bengals with a head injury and is being evaluated for a concussion, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: At the time of his exit, Culp led the Bucs with four first-half targets in the passing game, but he caught just one for six yards. Culp was a seventh-round pick out of Washington back in April and is vying for a job behind Cade Otton in Tampa Bay.
Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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