March 14, 2008
Wilson agrees with Bucs

Patriots free agent safety Eugene Wilson has agreed on a one-year contract with the Bucs.

The deal will earn Wilson $1.8-million next season with $500,000 in guarantees.

The Bucs plan to use Wilson at cornerback in nickel situations. He also could back up both safety positions.

Wilson, 27, has started only 10 games in the last two seasons due to injuries. He has recorded 10 interceptions since entering the NFL in 2003.

The Bucs appear set at safety with Jermaine Phillips, Tenard Jackson and Will Allen. Sabby Piscitelli, the team's second-round draft pick, spent his rookie season on injured reserve and will challenge for playing time.

Tampa Bay lost safety Kalvin Pearson, who primarily was a special teams standout, when the Bucs failed to match an offer sheet he signed with the Detroit Lions. Wilson should emerge as the Bucs' nickel corner and will be vying for playing time with Sammy Davis and Torrie Cox.