The Buccaneers are set to sign quarterback Drew Stanton to the practice squad, like Peter Schrager of NFL.com tweets. Stanton played under head coach Bruce Arians with the cardinals, so he’ll provide a mix of familiarity and assurance behind something Tom Brady. 
Stanton, 36, first entered the league in 2007 as the Lions’ second round. He hasn’t quite lived up to his hype in the state of Michigan, but he’s been a training ground favorite for many coaches in the league. All in all, he has made 38 career appearances, including 17 starts.
His last live action came in 2017 on Arians’ Cardinals team, but he’s been in the NFL job for the past several years. Stanton’s two-year Browns contract in 2018 didn’t lead to snaps, but he did make headlines as part of the previous year. Freddie kitchens drama. It was rumored that Stanton – the third string QB – played an important role in the team’s game plan. That did not sit well with star Odell Beckham Jr., offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and many others in the locker room.
Of course, Stanton isn’t expected to siphon off offensive control from Arians or Brady, who will try to secure a playoff berth against the Lions on Saturday.
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