Buccaneers Sign CB Zyon McCollum To Three-Year $48M Extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have secured starting cornerback Zyon McCollum with a three-year, $48 million contract extension that includes $35.4 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season. McCollum, a fifth-round pick in 2022, has become a key defensive player, starting all 17 games in 2024 and achieving career-highs with 17 passes defended, two interceptions, and 82 tackles. He has demonstrated shutdown-caliber coverage, allowing a low completion rate and ranking among the top players in forced incompletions and yards per coverage snap. This extension follows the Buccaneers' recent four-year, $90 million deal with right tackle Luke Goedeke, reflecting Tampa Bay's efforts to lock up key young talent ahead of the 2025 season. The Buccaneers, who won their fourth straight NFC South division title in 2024, are preparing for their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. McCollum's continued development and on-field impact are expected to be crucial for Tampa Bay's defensive success in the upcoming campaign.