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Alterraun Verner reportedly out of shape at Jacksonville workout

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 13: Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches a pass for a first down as Alterraun Verner #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defends during the second half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

  • The Florida Times-Union reports that free agent CB Alterraun Verner was a ‘little out of shape' when the team worked him out, and that they will likely have a do-over sometime down the line.
  • The past three seasons has seen Verner work his way down the Bucs depth chart, playing in just 241 snaps in 2016 between injury and being a sub-package corner for the team.
  • In 2016, on 28 targets, he allowed just 13 receptions (46.4 percent), but they gained 15.5 yards per reception.
  • In the two previous seasons, Verner allowed a passer rating of over 100 when targeted and 68.6 and 70.5 percent completion percent respectively.
  • Verner's numbers and play had taken a significant nose dive since leaving Tennessee, with the lowest three graded seasons of his career all coming in Tampa Bay2017-05-22_09-40-17

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