Potoa'e signed with theTampa Bay Buccaneers as anundrafted free agent following the2020 NFL draft on May 4, 2020.[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[3] and signed to the team'spractice squad the next day.[4] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on November 30, 2020,[5] and restored to the practice squad on December 5.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2 and 8, 2021, for the team's week 17 andwild card round games against theAtlanta Falcons andWashington Football Team, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[7][8] On February 9, 2021, Potoa'e re-signed with the Buccaneers.[9]
On August 31, 2021, Potoa'e was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] After the Buccaneers were eliminated in theDivisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.[12]
Potoa'e was waived by the Buccaneers on August 30, 2022.[13]
Potoa'e signed with theWashington Commanders' practice squad on September 13, 2022.[14] He was promoted to the active roster on January 6, 2023.[15] On August 29, 2023, Potoa'e was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17] He was signed to the active roster on January 5, 2024, and was released on August 27, 2024.[18]
