Vildor signed a one-year contract with the Buccaneers on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor started two of his 17 regular-season appearances with Detroit in 2024, and he now figures to handle a similar key depth role at cornerback for Tampa Bay. The 2020 fifth-round pick also has the ability to work as a reliable contributor on special teams.

Vildor finished the 2024 regular season with 16 tackles (10 solo) and three pass defenses across 17 games.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor signed a one-year, $1.29 million contract with the Lions in April of 2024 after spending the 2023 campaign with Detroit, Tennessee and Chicago. The 2020 fifth-round pick was a consistent contributor on special teams, but did start at outside corner for Week 12 and 13 and recorded six tackles (five solo) over that span. Vildor enters the 2025 offseason as an unrestricted free agent, and he'll look to join an organization that can offer him more snaps with the first-team defense.

Vildor is starting in place of the injured Terrion Arnold (groin) against the Colts on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arnold put in a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday, but he's inactive Sunday anyway, giving Vildor the chance to start opposite Carlton Davis. Vildor has played on 68 defensive snaps in 10 games this season, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup, though he did start three games during Detroit's 2023 playoff run. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Bears signed a one-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending time with Detroit, Tennessee and Philadelphia last season.

The Lions re-signed Vildor to a one-year contract Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor split time with the Titans, Eagles and Lions last season, appearing in seven total regular-season games. He took over as a starting cornerback for Detroit in Week 17 and held the job throughout the Lions' playoff run.

Vildor was absent from the Lions' injury report Tuesday after he left Sunday's loss to the Bears early with cramping.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor had to leave his Lions debut early, but he should be able to be a full go Saturday against the Broncos. The four-year pro is also set to take on a potentially larger role in Week 15 and split snaps at corner with Jerry Jacobs, opposite starter Cam Sutton, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Vildor is questionable to return to Sunday's contest with the Bears due to cramping issues.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor started the season with Tennessee, where he appeared in two games before being let go in October. He then signed with the Lions on Tuesday, as the team is dealing with numerous injuries at the cornerback position. He logged three tackles during his Detroit debut before going down with cramps during the second half. His absence will leave the Lions' secondary extremely thin at cornerback, including starters Cameron Sutton and Jerry Jacobs along with Khalil Dorsey, as well as rookie safety Brian Branch, who has also spent time playing cornerback this season.

The Bears waived Vildor on Tuesday, Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor spent the end of the 2022 season on IR with an ankle injury. He was able to work his way back into action in June and accumulated four tackles (two solo) in three preseason games. The 2020 fifth-round pick out of Georgia Southern will explore his options once he clears waivers.

Vildor is now fully recovered from his ankle injury, Josh Schrock of NBC Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor returned to action after missing the end of last season with an ankle injury. In 2022, the 25-year-old registered 34 tackles (21 solo) and one interceptions in 11 games while serving as the starting slot corner and will now compete for the same role ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Vildor ended the season with 34 tackles and an interception over 11 games.

EDGE Analysis

Before being placed on injured reserve after Week 12, Vildor (ankle) was playing as Chicago's top slot cornerback. His tackle totals were very inconsistent, and he averaged three per game which included four games with zero or one tackle. He'll likely compete for a starting role during training camp. He's under contract with the team through the 2023 season.

The Bears placed Vildor (ankle) on injured reserve Friday, Larry Mayer of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vildor was slated to miss a third consecutive game Saturday against the Bills due to an ankle injury, but he'll now be sidelined for the remainder of the 2022 campaign after landing on IR. He'll finish his third NFL season with 34 tackles, five pass defenses and one interception across 11 appearances. Jaylon Johnson (finger/ribs) was also placed on injured reserve Friday, paving the way for Jaylon Jones and Kyler Gordon to garner major roles in Chicago's secondary.