TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the process of trimming their roster Friday with no major surprises.

The Bucs parted ways with 12 players. That leaves the roster count at 63. It has to be down to 53 by Saturday afternoon.

Offensive lineman Jamon Meredith, who once appeared to have a shot at a starting guard job, was the only vested veteran to be waived.

Defensive back Marc Anthony, linebacker Nate Askew, tackle Edawn Coughman, cornerback Kip Edwards, defensive end T.J. Fatinikun, cornerback Anthon Gaitor, linebacker Ka’Lial Glaud, cornerback Keith Lewis, offensive lineman Andrew Miller, fullback Lonnie Pryor and offensive lineman Jeremiah Warren were waived.