Allen Park – Coach Bruce Arians said Wednesday the Buccaneers tried to get safety Andrew Adams to return to Tampa Bay during the offseason.
He had to settle for after the preseason.
The safety left Tampa Bay this summer, instead signing with the Lions, who were hoping he could boost a secondary that didn’t force enough turnovers last year.
Instead, the Lions cut Adams after four preseason games, despite the safety’s track record: He had four interceptions for the Bucs last season and showed some playmaking abilities during camp in Allen Park.