Pearson officially a Lion, Wilson deal close

   The Bucs failed to match the offer sheet for safety Kalvin Pearson, who officially joined the Lions Wednesday.

   Pearson, a restricted free agent, signed a three-year, $3.5 million offer sheet that included a $1.1 million signing bonus with the Lions last week. The Bucs had seven days to match the contract and retain Pearson, but declined.

   However, the Bucs are believed to be close to signing Patriots safety Eugene Wilson, who also could play cornerback. Wilson had been deciding between the Bucs and Titans.

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