Two days before the start of his fourth NFL season, cornerback Zyon McCollum reached terms on a multi-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team announced on Friday.

The reported three-year, $48 million extension will pay the former fifth-round draft pick a guaranteed $35.4 million. It's a proactive move from the Bucs, as McCollum was not set to be a free agent until after the 2026 season.

"Zyon has developed into an every-down starter for us and continues to elevate his game each year," Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said in a statement. "His athleticism, paired with his ability to limit opposing receivers, gives us a dependable and dynamic defender in the secondary. We are excited to keep an ascending player like Zyon in Tampa as we continue building around a young,

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