Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ross Cockrell. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Buccaneers re-sign CB Ross Cockrell to two-year deal

Originally posted on Pro Football Rumors
By Zachary Links | Last updated 4/13/21

The Bucs have agreed to re-sign Ross Cockrell, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. The new two-year deal — now confirmed by the club — will keep the cornerback under club control through 2023.

Cockrell started the year on Tampa Bay’s practice squad before getting called up to the varsity squad. Between the regular season and the playoffs, he saw time in 16 total games, including two starts. He wasn’t slated for much playing time initially, but he came through for the team when Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean went down with injuries.

“[GM] Jason [Licht] did such a great job adding pieces as we went along – Rob [Gronkowski], Leonard [Fournette], Antonio [Brown] and other guys,” said head coach Bruce Arians. “And Ross Cockrell has been one of the best pickups we’ve had the entire season.”

All in all, he registered eleven tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defensed in Todd Bowles‘ system. His return provides the Bucs a fourth proven corner, plus crucial special teams help.

This article first appeared on Pro Football Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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