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Former Auburn running back Peyton Barber was promoted to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 53-man roster Wednesday, according to Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.
The former Tiger signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent. He was released in September as part of the team’s final roster cuts before re-signing as a practice squad member the next day.
Barber led Auburn with 1,016 yards and 13 touchdowns on 237 rushing attempts in 2015. He finished his college career with 1,071 yards and 13 touchdowns on 248 rushing attempts.
Barber left Auburn for the NFL with the goal of supporting his mother, who he revealed was homeless during the NFL Combine.
“It was just because there were some things I was going through with my family,” Barber said. “I don’t know if anybody knows: My mom, she’s homeless right now.”
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
