The Buccaneers have taken care of another extension in time for Week 1. Cornerback Zyon McCollum has a new deal in place.
McCollum’s agents announced on Friday ( via ESPN’s Adam Schefter ) that an agreement has been reached on a three-year extension. The pact has a value of $48M and includes $35.4M guaranteed. McCollum was set to enter the season as a pending free agent, but he will now be under contract through 2028.
Friday's news comes as little surprise, considering McCollum was known to be seeking a second Tampa accord . The former fifth-rounder has developed into a mainstay on defense over the course of his first three seasons in the NFL. His rookie campaign included a part-time workload, but the following year resulted in a major jump in playing time. Last season, McCollum h