New England cut Leverett on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Leverett and the Patriots agreed on a contract Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The Buccaneers extended the tender offer to Leverett on Friday, per the team's official site.
Leverett (knee) has been deemed inactive ahead of Monday's playoff game versus the Cowboys.
Leverett (knee) didn't practice Friday.
Leverett (shoulder) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneer's official site reports.
Leverett (shoulder) should return to practice soon and will likely be ready for Week 1 against Dallas, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Leverett (shoulder) was diagnosed Sunday with an AC joint injury following X-rays and has avoided a long-term injury, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Leverett was ruled out after suffering a shoulder injury during Saturday's preseason finale, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.