Cichy retired from the NFL on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Cichy (arm) was placed on the Buccaneers' injured reserve list Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Cichy suffered a broken arm in Sunday's NFC divisional-round win over the Saints, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cichy (elbow) will not return to Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Saints, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Cichy was signed to the Buccaneers' active roster from the Patriots' practice squad Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Cichy has passed through waivers after being let go by Tampa Bay with a failed physical designation Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Buccaneers waived Cichy on Wednesday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The Buccaneers designated Cichy (hamstring) for a return off injured reserve Wednesday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

The Buccaneers placed Cichy (hamstring) on injured reserve Monday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Cichy has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Bears due to a hamstring injury.