Player
Philip Buchanon
Seasons
2006-08
College
Miami
Height
5-11
Weight
186
Date of birth
9-Sep-80
Pos
CB
Games
42
Starts
33
How left
Unrestricted free agent - 2009 - Detroit
No
31
How acquired
Free agent during 2006 season
Played three seasons for the Bucs and became a starter at cornerback midway through the 2007 season. Moved on to play for the Detroit Lions before
finishing his NFL career in Washington in 2010. Was a former Raider 1st round pick who was with the Houston Texans early in 2006 before being released
and signed by the Bucs in mid-season. Worked his way into the defensive rotation first as the nickel back and then started the final four games of the year at
left cornerback. Also saw some time returing punts
Season
Solo
Asst
Total
Sacks
PD
2006
20
8
28
7
2007
56
7
63
11
2008
54
15
69
12
Total
130
30
160
30
2006
1
2007
1
2008
1
Games
Starts
Games
Starts
Games
Starts
10
4
16
1
16
16
Interceptions
No.
Yards
Avg.
LG
TD
2006
2
0
0.0
0
0
2007
3
22
7.3
19
0
2008
2
33
16.5
26
0
Total
7
55
7.8
26
0
Kick returns
No.
Yards
Avg.
LG
TD
2007
2
15
7.5
16
0
Total
2
15
7.5
16
0
Punt returns
No.
Yards
Avg.
LG
FC
2006
6
16
2.7
8
2
2007
16
55
3.4
24
0
Total
22
71
3.2
24
2
