The Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn't just add one cornerback on Thursday, they doubled down on the position, but neither move suggests the problem is solved. The secondary has long been a soft spot for the Bucs, and fans are beginning to get desperate for a solution to present itself. As we move faster and faster toward the 2026 NFL Draft, these new events only bring more questions to the table.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers double down on depth at cornerback
The Bucs signed Kemon Hall to a one year deal. Hall, 28, has spent time in the Titans, Cowboys, and Chargers organizations, primarily finding a place on special teams. In 28 games, his impact has been seldom felt, posting only 24 total tackles. This appears to be an opportunity to show his mettle to earn carve out a roster spot.
Four interceptions last week for the #Cowboys defense and a pick-six this week.
— Jett Beachum (@JetthroTV) August 18, 2024
Former @MeanGreenFB Kemon Hall returns the interception 69 yards to the house to put Dallas up 20-12@CBSNewsTexas | #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/MiUKTKEQtJ
Chase Lucas, most recently of the 49ers, is also coming to Tampa as a free agent. and brings a resume very similar to Hall, suggesting that both of these signings are either intended to be in competition with one another, or they plan to add another name to the cornerback room. Lucas appeared in 15 games for the 49ers where he recorded only 15 tackles, nine of which were solo.
It's commonly believed that the Bucs intend to prioritize their defense during the NFL Draft, specifically in the case of corners and edge rushers. Their 2025 defensive performance was particularly lackluster, and moves such as these two show that their already making moves to address those defensive deficiencies. This step doesn't suggest a team filling the gap, this shows a team buying time as we head into the draft.
A team signing two players at the same position on the same day is a rarity in this market, especially given that free agency opened almost a month ago. Creating competition at a position is healthy for even the greatest of teams, and having a setup like this is common leading into summer workouts.
It automatically raises the bar for all players involved, and having two different players that are surely hungry to earn their spot can only mean good things are coming. It simultaneously provides depth at the position and some insurance on the roster.
The Buccaneers may have added depth at cornerback, but they still haven’t solved the position. With the draft approaching, Tampa Bay still appears firmly in the market for a true answer in the secondary. Until that happens, this remains a position more defined by questions than answers.