Richard Sherman signs with Buccaneers

Five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Richard Sherman is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he announced on his podcast Wednesday.

"Everything has been kind of wiry this offseason, but I finally had enough conversations, and I came to a decision that I’m going to go play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers," Sherman said.

Sherman revealed he also had discussions with the San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks before choosing to join the defending Super Bowl champions. His contract with the Buccaneers is reportedly a one-year deal worth $2.25 million, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The 33-year-old flew to Tampa Bay on Tuesday night to visit the team. Adding Sherman helps elevate a Bucs cornerback group that is dealing with multiple injuries, with Sean Murphy-Bunting suffering a dislocated elbow in Week 1 and Jamel Dean sustaining a knee injury Sunday.

Tom Brady, who enjoyed his share of on-field battles with Sherman during the cornerback's time with the Seahawks, helped facilitate the signing.

"Obviously, with our situations, it didn’t seem likely at any point in time, but he reached out and said (the Bucs) may express interest. And obviously, he wanted to play with me," Sherman added.

The veteran cornerback rose to fame as a member of Seattle's "Legion of Boom" defense. Sherman earned three First-Team All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl victory while also recording 32 interceptions over his seven-year tenure with the Seahawks. He spent the last three seasons with the 49ers, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2019 and accumulating four interceptions.

Police arrested Sherman in July for trying to forcefully enter his in-laws' residence and initially charged him with burglary domestic violence, which was later downgraded to a misdemeanor of criminal trespass. He also faces several other misdemeanors, but he's pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Sherman released a statement after the July incident, stating he was "deeply remorseful" for his actions.