A day after release from Bucs, Vernon Hargreaves claimed by new NFL team
By Jake Rill
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A day after getting released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Vernon Hargreaves is heading to a new NFL team.
On Wednesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Hargreaves, a former Florida cornerback, has been claimed by the Houston Texans off waivers. Hargreaves had been on the Buccaneers since he was drafted by them in 2016.
However, Hargreaves had a tumultuous end to his time in Tampa Bay. The former Gator’s release on Tuesday came two days after he was benched for a lack of hustle in the Buccaneers’ win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Hargreaves immediately provides a defensive boost to the Texans, who lead the AFC South at 6-3. In nine games this season, Hargreaves has 40 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a touchdown.
Over his first four NFL seasons, Hargreaves has 165 tackles and two interceptions in 35 games. He only played in one game in 2018 due to a shoulder injury.
Hargreaves played at Florida from 2013-15 before he was selected by the Bucs with the No. 11 overall pick in the first round of the 2016 draft.
Jake Rill contributes to news coverage for Saturday Down South. He has covered the SEC since 2016.
