Merriweather recorded seven tackles (four solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.

The Buccaneers waived Merriweather on Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Merriweather (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Merriweather (ankle) is practicing Sunday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Merriweather (ankle) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Lions.

Merriweather is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round playoff game against the Lions with an ankle injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Merriweather (thigh) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Merriweather (thigh) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Merriweather (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Merriweather (ankle) will not play Thursday at Buffalo, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.