Rosen will join a quarterback space led by offseason acquisition Tom Brady and including veterans Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin.
Rosen began three video games last season for the Dolphins, finishing 53% of his passes for 567 lawns, one touchdown and five interceptions. He entered the lineup to replace Ryan Fitzpatrick ahead of a Week 3 video game at Dallas, and he was benched throughout the 4th quarter of a Week 6 video game vs. Washington. Fitzpatrick took control of at that point, and Rosen didnt get another opportunity to start.
Rosen has a 22.8 Total QBR over his two seasons, last amongst quarterbacks to appear in at least 20 video games in that span.
For Rosen, the concern has actually not had to do with skill. Miami coach Brian Flores said Rosen had the finest arm of all the quarterbacks in camp, but Rosen fell behind when it came to processing– recognizing defenses pre-snap, having the ability to predict changing linebackers and coverages moving, and eventually having the ability to throw precisely and on time. Those are all abilities Rosen has actually hung out dealing with this offseason in Miami and will aim to continue to carry out in Tampa.
Rosen invested a year dealing with Tampa Bay offending organizer Byron Leftwich in 2018 when they were with Arizona. Rosen credited Leftwich for keeping him on-track and stable his rookie season, and for breaking things down that he hadnt seen before in video games.
By signing with the Bucs practice team, Rosen will keep discovering and he can be signed to another groups active lineup at any point, unless the Bucs designate him as one of 4 protected players weekly.
Details from ESPNs Cameron Wolfe was utilized in this report.
Rosen began 3 video games last season for the Dolphins, finishing 53% of his passes for 567 yards, one goal and 5 interceptions. Miami coach Brian Flores said Rosen had the best arm of all the quarterbacks in camp, but Rosen fell behind when it came to processing– determining defenses pre-snap, being able to predict changing linebackers and protections moving, and eventually being able to toss accurately and on time. Those are all skills Rosen has actually spent time working on this offseason in Miami and will look to continue to do in Tampa.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent quarterback Josh Rosen to their practice team, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Rosen joins his third group in as many seasons.
The 23-year-old was drafted No. 10 general by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. He was then traded prior to last season to the Miami Dolphins prior to being launched by the Dolphins on Friday.
NFL Network earlier reported news of Rosens signing.
