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Bucs secondary isn't close to 'fixed,' falls apart in second half

SEATTLE -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' young secondary -- the one head coach Bruce Arians declared was "fixed" this summer -- continues to hold them back. The unit struggled in man-coverage on Sunday, surrendering a 21-13 halftime lead to the Seattle Seahawks in what would eventually be a 40-34 loss in overtime to fall to 2-6 on the season.

Rookie cornerback Jamel Dean, in for an injured Carlton Davis, surrendered a 29-yard completion to DK Metcalf on third-and-6 and in overtime and safety Jordan Whitehead allowed Jacob Hollister to cross the goal line for the game-winning score two plays later.