Jonsen's three-game suspension by the NFL is over, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The reason for Jonsen's punishment remains unclear. The free-agent wide receiver did not catch on with an NFL roster in 2022 after spending time on Tampa Bay's practice squad the previous two seasons.
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Travis Jonsen: Handed three-game suspension
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Jonsen has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.
Jonsen spent 2020 and part of 2021 on Tampa Bay's practice squad but hasn't latched on with another team since. It's not yet clear what prompted the suspension.
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Travis Jonsen: Let go by Tampa Bay
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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that Jonsen "is no longer with the team" following his arrest, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
The UDFA out of Montana State was arrested Monday morning by the Tampa Police Department on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence. Jonsen spent the 2020 season and part of the 2021 campaign on the Buccaneers' practice squad, but he was never elevated to the 53-man roster and has yet to make his NFL debut.
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Buccaneers' Travis Jonsen: Arrested on DUI charge
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Jonsen was arrested Monday morning by the Tampa Police Department on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Jonsen spent the 2020 season and parts of the 2021 campaign on the Buccaneers' practice squad, but he's never made the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old wideout was likely facing long odds to make the final roster prior to his arrest. It's possible that Jonsen could face a suspension if the NFL deems him to have violated the substance abuse policy.
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Travis Jonsen: Finds new home
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Jonsen was signed to the Lions' practice squad Tuesday.
Jonsen was released by the Buccaneers on Oct. 21 after not appearing in a game for them this season. The 25-year-old Montana State product will try to work his way to the Lions' active roster.
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Travis Jonsen: Released from practice squad
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Jonsen was released from the Buccaneers' practice squad Thursday.
Jonsen has been with the Buccaneers since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2020. He has spent the majority of that time on the practice squad and will now search for a new opportunity around the league.
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Travis Jonsen: Lands on COVID list
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Jonsen has been placed on the Bucs' practice squad COVID-19 list, Scott Smith of the team's official website reports.
Jonsen will not take up any of Tampa Bay's 16 practice-squad spots while he is sidelined. He will now focus on getting healthy. This marks his second season with the Bucs' practice unit.
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Travis Jonsen: Waived by Bucs
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Jonsen was waived by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Jonsen spent a majority of his rookie season on the Buccaneers' practice squad. The 6-foot-4, 211-pound wideout was a versatile weapon during his final season at Montana State in 2019, finishing with 55 receptions for 580 yards and a touchdown and 82 rushes for 526 yards and eight scores.
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Buccaneers' Travis Jonsen: Remaining in Tampa
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Jonsen signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Jonsen spent last offseason with the Buccaneers but was waived with an injury settlement in August, before ultimately being re-signed to the team's practice squad in October. He'll now get another offseason to grow into Tampa Bay's system.
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Travis Jonsen: Hits waiver wire
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The Buccaneers waived Jonsen (quadriceps) on Wednesday on an injury settlement.
Jonsen reverted to injured reserve after he cleared waivers following his release Monday. The injury settlement grants Jonsen the opportunity to sign with any team in the league going forward, but it's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to gain full medical clearance before NFL training camps conclude.
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Buccaneers' Travis Jonsen: Reverts to IR
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Jonsen (quadriceps) cleared waivers and reverted to the Buccaneers' injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction report.
Jonsen has a quad strain, but he'll head to IR and potentially seek an injury settlement with the Buccaneers. If he reaches a deal, he'll become a free agent, but if he stays with the organization he wouldn't be eligible to play for Tampa Bay until Week 5 at the earliest.
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Travis Jonsen: Waived/injured by Bucs
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Jonsen was waived/injured by Tampa Bay on Monday.
Jonsen signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent in April. He filled a dynamic role at Montana State as both a runner and pass catcher. The rookie will presumably revert to the team's injured reserve should he ultimately go unclaimed off waivers.