Earnest Brown IV has been designated to return from Injured Reserve after suffering a rib injury in practice before the season opener. He made the Buccaneers' initial 53-man roster after being signed earlier this year, following a brief tenure with the San Francisco 49ers and three seasons primarily on the practice squad with the Los Angeles Rams. With injuries affecting the Buccaneers' defensive line, Brown's return could provide much-needed depth and playing time. He has played in 12 NFL games and recorded 14 total tackles.