March 23, 2026, 2:20 p.m. ET
The Bucs secondary took some hits in recent years, despite the best efforts to avoid it from the work of general manager Jason Licht. The team injected youth into the equation by drafting the likes of Jacob Parrish and Benjamin Morrison in 2025, but they lost Jamel Dean in free agency this offseason.
The latter move is the one that leaves them without a veteran presence at the position group, which leads us to an idea that fits in line with what Jason Licht likes to do.
Licht likes to target veterans on cheap deals with short-term attachments. Free agent cornerback Trevon Diggs could be exactly what the Bucs need both in 2026, but maybe longer if the experiment were to work out. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay recently wrote up a list of underrated free agents, and within that list was Diggs.
They write, “A fresh start could be exactly what Diggs needs to return to form. Teams will want to be cautious of allocating anything more than a short, ‘prove-it’ style deal to a defensive back who has missed 29 games over the last three years, but the returns on that small investment could be massive. Diggs won’t turn 28 until September and could still have plenty left in the tank. If he’s healthy and motivated, and plays in the right system, there’s a real chance he returns to elite form.”
Kay lays out the terms that are perfect for what the Bucs could capitalize on. Diggs would not only be a cap on a big problem for the Bucs, but would also do well for the younger players at the position to see an All-Pro work up close.
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