TAMPA — The Bucs added a veteran cornerback for 2017, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a one-year deal with Robert McClain, who played extensively for Bucs defensive coordinator Mike Smith with the Falcons from 2012-14.
McClain, 28, is 5 feet 9 and 195 pounds and spent last season with the Panthers and Chargers. He overlapped with Smith in Atlanta, totaling 186 tackles and three interceptions during their three years together; Bucs head coach Dirk Koetter was Atlanta's offensive coordinator at that time as well.
McClain could back up starters Brent Grimes and Vernon Hargreaves — as it stands, their next corner would be second-year pro Ryan Smith, who didn't play a snap on defense last year.