Former Auburn RB Peyton Barber signs with Tampa Bay practice squad
By Adam Spencer
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After leaving Auburn following a 2015 season in which he ran for 1,017 yards and 13 touchdowns, RB Peyton Barber’s NFL career hasn’t gotten off to the start he anticipated.
He declared for the 2016 NFL Draft, but wasn’t selected and signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Last week, he was cut by the Bucs, but now it appears he may have a spot for the 2016 season:
Former Auburn running back Peyton Barber has been signed to Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) September 4, 2016
Being a practice squad player isn’t glamorous, but it’s not a bad way to spend the first year of your career after going undrafted.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
