The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released former Pro Bowl cornerback Alterraun Verner on Thursday, but Verner has already received interest from four to five teams.
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Source: The #Bucs are releasing CB Alterraun Verner today. The future of Vernon Hargreaves helps explain this one for the former FA pickup
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 23, 2017
During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL radio, Verner thanked the Bucs and said he had received interest from several teams.
FA CB @Alvern_1: I appreciate the Bucs doing this so early so I can get a head start on free agency. 4 to 5 teams have expressed interest
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) February 23, 2017
"I appreciate the Bucs doing this so early so I can get a head start on free agency. Four to five teams have expressed interest," Verner said.
Vernad didn't specify what teams were interested. The 28-year-old corner has 15 interceptions in seven seasons, but he only started three games in 2016.
(h/t All 22)
