The Tampa Bay Buccaneers parted ways with cornerback and former first-round pick Vernon Hargreaves yesterday, just two days after he was benched in the team’s win over the Arizona Cardinals for lack of hustle.
Hargreaves had played and started in all nine games for the Bucs this season, and got off to a promising start in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers when he had an interception and return touchdown. But, apparently, Bruce Arians and general manager Jason Licht had seen enough.
Fortunately, for Hargreaves, there are plenty of NFL teams willing to take a chance on a 24-year-old cornerback.
Texans claimed former Bucs’ cornerback Vernon Hargreaves on waivers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 13, 2019
Texans recently traded for a 2017 first-round CB in Gareon Conley. Today, they claimed a 2016 first-round CB in Vernon Hargreaves. Hoping a change of scenery helps CBs with strong pedigrees.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 13, 2019
I’m sure Hargreaves is hoping a change of scenery helps his career. He’ll be going to a 6-3 Texans team that sits in first place in the AFC South.
Talk about failing upward.
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