Could Bucs Sign Patrick Peterson?

One of the areas where the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use the most help is in their secondary, and they could get that help in free agency.

In a recent article by Bleacher Report , they take a look at each NFL team's biggest needs, and suggest some players they could target. For the reigning NFC South champions, they think they could target free agent cornerback Patrick Peterson.

"The 34-year-old is past his prime, but he still has seven interceptions and 26 passes defended over the last two years to be an effective corner," Bleacher Report writes. "That'd be a good addition for a team that is hoping to make a playoff run this year."

Peterson has still not been signed to a team, and he could be an interesting option for any team who is looking for some cornerback depth. … or a team plagued by secondary injuries, as is now the case with the Bucs.

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He finished this past season with 42 total tackles, three interceptions, and 11 passes defended. He might not be the defender he used to be, but he could provide a veteran presence in the secondary for a Buccaneers team that is looking to make the playoffs yet again this season.