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NFL Analyst Puts the Bills in the Mix for Zyon McCollum and His Three-Year, $48 Million Deal

Zyon McCollum is four games into the first season of a three-year, $48 million extension, and one analyst already has the Buffalo Bills on the list of teams that could take it on.

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Bucs Sign CB To Practice Squad

The Bucs have signed cornerback Brandon Johnson to their practice squad on Tuesday, the team announced. The team had an opening after veteran Sean Murphy-Bunting was signed off the practice squad and went to the Steelers active roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1

Steelers' cornerback targets after Joey Porter Jr. trade

Losing your CB1 is far from ideal. That could force Pittsburgh to explore the trade market before the deadline on Nov. 10.

Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more

The 'Active 10-TD rookie seasons' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 25

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Zyon McCollum vs Minnesota

Buccaneers’ Defensive Back Zyon McCollum enters Week Three after a strong start to the 2026 season statistically. The Buccaneers defensive back has recorded 12 tackles through two games.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The '800-receiving-yard running backs' quiz

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 17

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Zyon McCollum vs Cleveland

Zyon McCollum enters Week Two after a productive performance against Cincinnati. The Buccaneers defensive back finished with nine tackles and two passes defensed.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / September 15

Did This Bucs Weakness Become A Strength?

A sliver lining in what was a frustrating 33-27 loss for the Bucs at the Bengals was the way that Tampa Bay’s secondary stepped up in the opener. What was perceived to potentially be the weakness of the defense going into the game turned out to be the strength of it when it was all said and done.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 10

Predicted Stat Line: Buccaneers DB Zyon McCollum vs Cincinnati

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will open the 2026 season Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Zyon McCollum enters the opener facing one of the NFL’s most talented receiving duos.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 29

Bucs CB Had Knee Surgery, May Go On IR

The Bucs are thin at the cornerback position heading into the 2026 season. Zyon McCollum and Jacob Parrish are established starters outside, but second-year man Benjamin Morrison has battled a hamstring injury throughout training camp and just made his Bucs preseason debut in the 19-0 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 25

Bucs Defensive Studs And Duds: 8/25

The Bucs made their way up north in the state of Florida to Jacksonville for the first of two joint practices with the Jaguars at their facility. Tampa Bay admitted that the energy wasn’t there overall as they got back to the swing of things in practice, leading to a lackluster performance on Tuesday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 25

Bucs Defense Is Starting To Become A Problem

Jalon Daniels may have stolen the headlines on Saturday night, but the Bucs defense provided the foundation for Tampa Bay’s comeback win. Tampa Bay limited the Chiefs to 15 points, with the starting defense allowing just 13 yards on its first six plays.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 20

Bucs Camp Studs And Duds: 8-20

The Bucs completed their fourth practice in a row during the week. With a preseason game looming on Saturday, Tampa Bay didn’t practice for too long, getting just a little bit of work in.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 20

Bucs Camp Insider 8-20: Vita Vea Breaks His Silence, Zyon McCollum Stands Out

The Bucs were back at it on the practice fields at the AdventHealth Training Center Thursday morning. It was the team’s final practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game against the Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium, so it was a lighter session than some of the earlier camp days.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 12

Bucs’ CB Pepe Williams Making His Case For A Roster Spot

The Bucs have open tryouts right now at the cornerback position. On paper, it’s supposed to be Zyon McCollum, Jacob Parrish and Benjamin Morrison at outside corner.

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 10

Bucs Add Familiar Cornerback To Roster

On Monday the Tampa Bay Bucs signed cornerback Roman Parodie, who was on last year’s training camp roster to bolster the team’s depth. To make room for Parodie the team has waived/injured cornerback Kemon Hall, who was signed in the offseason.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / August 4

Ayden Garnes Emerging As A Sleeper At CB In Bucs Camp

With Bucs cornerbacks Benjamin Morrison and Jacob Parrish sidelined for the first padded practice, undrafted rookie Ayden Garnes took advantage of every first-team rep.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / August 3

Zyon McCollum Making Much-Needed Statement At Bucs Training Camp

Few – if any – Bucs defenders have more riding on training camp than Zyon McCollum. Entrusted with the role of Tampa Bay’s No. 1 cornerback, McCollum must prove he can handle that responsibility.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / July 25

Slivon’s Slant: Bucs 2026 Training Camp Preview

For the past two and a half months, Slivon’s Slant has dissected every aspect of the Bucs’ roster. Now, with training camp around the corner, the focus shifts from evaluation to competition.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / July 21

Zyon McCollum Enters 2026 Needing A Big Rebound Season

The countdown to the Bucs’ 2026 season is on. Right now, we’re: 54 days away from Bucs regular season kickoff 24 days away from Bucs preseason kickoff 8 days away from Bucs training camp In the lead-up to training camp, Pewter Report’s Bailey Adams will be diving into storylines for 26 key figures who will be crucial to the Bucs’ success in 2026.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / PewterReport.com / June 8

Bucs CB Zyon McCollum Working On His Eyes For 2026 Season

Bucs cornerback Zyon McCollum has something to prove this season. After receiving a three-year extension in 2025, his production fell short of expectations last season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Bucs Place CB Zyon McCollum On IR

The Buccaneers have enjoyed a recent return to health for a number of key offensive players. Their defense will be without a full-time starter to close out the season, however.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5, 2025

Buccaneers agree to three-year extension with starting CB

The Buccaneers have taken care of another extension in time for Week 1. Cornerback Zyon McCollum has a new deal in place.

Deion Sanders reacts as son Shilo sends strong message to Buccaneers

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield gets big wish granted ahead of Falcons game

NFL QB tiers: Who can actually win a Super Bowl in 2025 season?

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The 'Second-leading receiver by NFL team' quiz

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31, 2025

Blossoming Buccaneers CB is seeking an extension

He has developed into a mainstay in the Buccaneers’ secondary while playing out the first three years of his rookie pact. The pending 2026 free agent is eligible for an extension, and that is his target.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Pro Football Rumors / July 10, 2025

Buccaneers may try young cornerback in slot

The Buccaneers’ safeties have taken the majority of the team’s slot snaps over the past three years, but reports out of their spring practices indicate that head coach Todd Bowles could slide one of his outside cornerbacks into the nickel in 2025.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 31, 2024

What Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum is Looking to Improve On in 2024

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up to hit the field in 2024, and when they do, their cornerback corps will look a bit different. The team traded away cornerback Carlton Davis III in the offseason, sending him to the Detroit Lions to earn the pick that would eventually nab Washington wideout Jalen McMillan.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 30, 2024

Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum Names Two NFL Wideouts He's Impressed With

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum has seen his fair share of action as a rotational player his first few years, but now, he's set to take a step up in 2024.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Tampa Bay Buccaneers on SI / May 7, 2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Draft Ranking Hurt by 'Safeness' and Trust in Zyon McCollum?

Drafting offensive linemen in the first round is seldom sexy, but as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers know, if you draft the right one it can produce some backend sexiness in the form of wins — lots of them.