Veteran cornerback Brent Grimes is not ready to retire

The veteran cornerback wants to play in 2019, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic (on Twitter). Grimes has played 12 NFL seasons, having been a full-time starter throughout this decade.

Grimes, though, will be entering what would be his age-36 season. This decade, only three cornerbacks — Al Harris, Ronde Barber and Terence Newman — have been regulars north of 36. Only four cornerbacks have started more than 10 games since 2000, with Eric Allen (15 starts for the 2001 Raiders) joining this exclusive list. Grimes made three Pro Bowls after his 30th birthday (four overall), each coming with the Dolphins, and started for the past three seasons with the Buccaneers.

In 791 snaps last season, Grimes graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 84 cornerback. The Bucs used second-round picks on M.J. Stewart and Carlton Davis last year, though Stewart has moved to safety. The team did not add any cornerbacks this offseason. This, and other teams’ needs at this premium position, obviously leave the door open for Grimes to play a 13th season. The Bucs signed Grimes to a two-year deal in 2016 and kept him on a one-year, $7M agreement last year.

The former Falcons, Dolphins and Bucs cornerback has not taken any known free-agent visits or been linked to any teams thus far.