O'Connor agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Buccaneers on Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
O'Connor will now return to the Buccaneers, where he's spent the entirety five-year career. While the 2017 seventh-round pick may not have seen a lot of playing time on defense, he's been a key special teams contributor throughout his career and will likely have a similar role for the upcoming season.
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Patrick O'Connor: Re-signed to practice squad
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O'Connor was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
O'Connor made a quick return to the team facility, as he was just waived from the active roster Monday when the team needed a roster spot for running back T.J. Logan. The 2017 seventh-round pick hasn't seen regular-action since his rookie campaign, when he suited up for three games.
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Pat O'Connor: Inked to Lions' practice squad
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O'Connor has been signed to the Lions' practice squad, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
O'Connor could be called up this season if the team experiences injury woes at defensive end.
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Pat O'Connor: Waived by Lions
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O'Connor was waived by the Lions on Saturday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
O'Connor, a seventh-round pick in this year's draft, was outplayed by undrafted rookies Alex Barrett and Jeremiah Valoaga in training camp. The Lions likely intend to stash him on their practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.
