Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum builds All-Pro case after $48M extension
The gist
Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum has two interceptions and nine passes defended through eight games this season.
His coverage numbers are drawing All-Pro talk as Tampa Bay's defense climbs back into the playoff picture.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2025The Buccaneers and McCollum agree to a three-year, $48 million extension with $35.4 million guaranteed, keeping him in Tampa Bay through 2028.
- Oct 12, 2026McCollum dominates in coverage against CeeDee Lamb on Thursday Night Football.
- Oct 25, 2026McCollum intercepts Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in the final minutes before halftime.
Key terms
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
- cornerback
- A defensive back in gridiron football who covers receivers and defends against passes and runs.
- passes defended
- In gridiron football, an incomplete pass caused by a defensive player knocking or blocking the ball away.
Source: Wikipedia