The Arizona Cardinals added a defensive back to the practice squad after releasing kicker Matt McCrane on Tuesday. The team announced Wednesday they signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Mazzi Wilkins to the practice squad.
Over the last two seasons, Wilkins played in six games for the Bucs. He has three career tackles, playing mostly on special teams. He has only 12 defensive snaps in his career but has played65 snaps on special teams.
The 6-foot, 191-pounder played collegiately for South Florida.
With rookie cornerback Marco Wilson currently dealing with an ankle injury, the Cardinals need some extra depth on the roster, even if it is just for practice.
If Wilson is unable to go, it means that Luq Barcoo, Tay Gowan or Antonio Hamilton, who filled in after Wilson got hurt, will get playing time on defense.
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