Tampa Bay Buccaneers young cornerback Zyon McCollum had a solid first season as the full-time starter in 2024. He posted career highs in tackles, interceptions, pass deflections, starts, and snaps. McCollum recorded 82 tackles, two interceptions, and 17 pass deflections across 17 starts, representing 95% of the defensive snaps.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ rising star has been actively seeking a new deal
Zyon McCollum has been actively seeking a long-term contract extension throughout the offseason. He enters the final year of his contract and is scheduled to earn a $3.406 million base salary along with a $3.486 million cap hit in 2025, according to Over The Cap. If the Buccaneers and McCollum cannot reach an agreement before March, he will become a free agent and likely sign a lucrative deal that exceeds what the front office is willing to offer in the open market.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ink key defensive starter to 3-year deal
According to Adam Schefter, the Buccaneers have secured a very team-friendly contract extension with Zyon McCollum. The deal is for three years and is worth $48 million, with $35.4 million guaranteed, per his agents Robert Bailey and Drew, and Jason Rosenhaus. McCollum’s $16 million annual salary makes him the 21st-highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.
Buccaneers and starting CB Zyon McCollum reached agreement today on a three-year, $48 million extension that includes $35.4 million guaranteed, per his agents Drew and Jason Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. McCollum is now under contract through the 2028 season. pic.twitter.com/F3gWoGpU8M
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 5, 2025
Fans cheer rising star’s extension
It’s a VERY good deal to get him at that yearly AAV. It also gives him the chance for a solid 3rd contract before his age 29 season. Win-win for everyone.
— John Prowell (@jprowell) September 5, 2025
nice
— Digital World (@crypticworld7) September 5, 2025
This was a good move.
— Jack Burton Mercer (@JackBurtonMercr) September 5, 2025
one of the few times seems fair on both sides
— D*** (@DaveCra62409533) September 5, 2025
Great move
— Bucsfan28 (@Bucsfan285) September 5, 2025
We Developed him and turned him into a good star with top 5-10!cb potential I’ll take 16,000,000 aav
— justin murray (@FbiAgent961711) September 5, 2025
He’s a beast
— Trooubles (@TrooublesG) September 5, 2025
Congratulations kid, much deserved
— ₿inky ₿ (@JonnyGotThatDoh) September 5, 2025
Big move for the Buccaneers
— cujo.eth (@bigcujo_) September 5, 2025
McCollum’s new contract reflects the Bucs’ belief in his talent, but for that kind of money, he needs to prove he can consistently handle top-tier receivers week in and week out.
— feastx 👑 π² (@Feastx_) September 5, 2025
