USF’s Moffitt joins practice squad

Former USF linebacker Ben Moffitt, who was released by the Houston Texans at final cuts, signed a contract on Tuesday to join the Bucs' practice squad.

Moffitt's addition, confirmed by agent Marc Lillibridge but not yet announced by the team, is an effort to add depth at the position with Barrett Ruud (knee) still questionable for Sunday's home game against Carolina.

Also, the Bucs had some interest in Moffitt before the draft and would like to take a closer look at him, Lillibridge said.