Tampabay.com
FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Bucs want Vilma to visit

The New Orleans Saunts are trying to re-sign linebacker Jonathan Vilma, even as the Buccaneers attempt to arrange a visit.

It's a battle between the NFC South rivals. Vilma could be a replacement for linebacker Derrick Brooks at outside linebacker. The Bucs really liked him in 2004 when he was drafted by the Jets three spots ahead of the Bucs' selection of Michael Clayton. Vilma had 132 tackles last season.

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