Zyon McCollum Has A New Contract
September 5th, 2025
Newly rich man.
UPDATED: Zyon McCollum is no less than $35 million richer this afternoon. That’s because he got a new contract from the Bucs.
Per BSPN uber NFL insider Adam Schefter, the starting Bucs cornerback agreed to a three-year extension to stay with the Bucs. His new contract lasts through the 2028 season, per Schefter.
McCollum agreed to an extension worth some $48 million, $35 million guaranteed. This is the same guaranteed money Carlton Davis got on a three-year deal from the Patriots in March.
So now that McCollum, 26, is locked up for the next three years, does that mean Jamel Dean is on thin ice with the Bucs? Surely the Bucs didn’t draft two corners on Day 2 of the draft this past April just to play slot corner or special teams, only.
September 5th, 2025 at 2:42 pm
This is a good move. McCollum is a keeper. I see a pick six in his near future.
September 5th, 2025 at 2:43 pm
He keeps getting better, nice extension.
September 5th, 2025 at 2:45 pm
ANOTHER fine move by Jason & Co.
September 5th, 2025 at 2:49 pm
Congrats, young man, on securing the bag with your new $48 million extension — well deserved! Huge move by the Bucs locking down their starting corner through 2028
September 5th, 2025 at 2:54 pm
Hopefully Dean has a good year, and the Bucs can receive some draft capital next offseason if they trade him.
September 5th, 2025 at 2:56 pm
Dayum locking them down Jason.
September 5th, 2025 at 3:02 pm
Good for Zyon!
Now let’s sh** started with a pick against Penix 👍🏼
September 5th, 2025 at 3:03 pm
If Dean bounces back in 2025, restructuring beats cutting him every time.
The Numbers:
Release saves $11.2M but wastes $4.6M in dead cap.
Restructure his $13M base salary into bonus money and get similar cap relief while keeping the talent.
Logic:
Don’t get me wrong Dean’s had a rough two years (1 INT, 9 missed games), but he’s still our most experienced boundary corner. With rookie uncertainty at CB, keeping a proven vet who had 7 picks in four seasons makes sense if he shows he’s healthy.
Smart Bucs Move:
Good performance = restructure and cap flexibility. Poor performance = cut and move on.
Let 2025 decide, but I don’t release proven talent for moderate savings.
September 5th, 2025 at 3:05 pm
Real Smart to lock him up NOW. These DB salaries have gotten really INSANE this off-season.
September 5th, 2025 at 3:09 pm
*Correction: 1 INT in 7 years,
September 5th, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Dean gets burnt more then my wife’s bacon
September 5th, 2025 at 3:23 pm
Man it is SO nice to be a fan of a team with a front office that knows what it’s doing. This is a fantastic move. If they would’ve waited until free agency–like what the Cowboys and Bengals always do–they would’ve had to pay through the roof for him. Now, ZM gets a nice fat contract for WAY more than he was making on his 5th round rookie deal and gets security in case of a horrific injury. It’s win-win!
September 5th, 2025 at 3:26 pm
Hope this works out, but as bad as this secondary is I would not extend or pay big money to any of these players until the pass defense improves
September 5th, 2025 at 3:32 pm
Greenberg is cookin this week
September 5th, 2025 at 3:32 pm
McCollum is worth keeping but he really struggles in goal line coverage IMO. Maybe with being tall he doesn’t have the quickness in the end zone or he struggles in man???? I’m optimistic he will have some picks this year. LFG! Crush ATL!
September 5th, 2025 at 3:38 pm
Let’s go Zyon, love the contract! He could make this look like a steal in a year or two.
September 5th, 2025 at 3:54 pm
Feels like Jason is trying to get these contracts done early to save a few mil in anticipation that they (Zyon/Luke) ball out this year.
September 5th, 2025 at 3:54 pm
solid player
tons of talent
now he’s got a big contract and the expectations rise
September 5th, 2025 at 3:55 pm
Will there be a big time free agent Licht next offseason? He’s locking up everybody now so seems there’ll be nothing to worry about except free agency next year unless baker is breaking the bank
September 5th, 2025 at 3:55 pm
My wife’s bacon lol
September 5th, 2025 at 4:20 pm
The ice under Dean got thicker when Morrison couldn’t make it through camp.
September 5th, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Anyone remember Rod Jones? Lol his nickname was “toast”
September 5th, 2025 at 4:21 pm
Jpe … ‘So now that McCollum, 26, is locked up for the next three years, does that mean Jamel Dean is on thin ice with the Bucs?’
Not unless Morrison finds a way to show what he can really do. And Bowles saw last year that you can never have enough quality corners.
September 5th, 2025 at 4:24 pm
Best CB on the team. Well worth the money now trade Dean and his contract
September 5th, 2025 at 4:30 pm
Glad we locked up Zyon. While we did that Philly signed Za Alexander a FA edge who had more sacks than YaYa, and Reddick last season. Why couldn’t we have done both?
September 5th, 2025 at 4:31 pm
if Dean stays healthy he could have a good year, he’s probably better in man to man than zone, he needs to make more plays. merriweather was really bad last year along with kj britt they were a big reason we were so bad in pass defense
September 5th, 2025 at 4:34 pm
Both my grandsons always have bacon strips on the back of there hanes
September 5th, 2025 at 4:38 pm
For a #1 CB who had 17 passes defended last year I’d say that’s a really team friendly deal. Just needs to get a few more INT’s.
September 5th, 2025 at 4:47 pm
Jack Meoff Says:
September 5th, 2025 at 3:17 pm
Dean gets burnt more then my wife’s bacon
It is so true, he is so stiff.
September 5th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
Free up some money for For Mike & David
We are are ready to roll🤙🏾👊🏾👊🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
September 5th, 2025 at 4:50 pm
It looks like these deals are getting done before next years big money hits the scales. Smart
September 5th, 2025 at 4:52 pm
$16 mil a year and he doesn’t miss games. Good deal.
September 5th, 2025 at 5:09 pm
The Bucs have a solid program going! Promising youngsters getting better every year!
September 5th, 2025 at 5:15 pm
Can Dean get motivated? Seems like he’s always motivated after a bad play to feign injury. This has to be a prove it year for him. Just sick of him acting hurt when he screws up.
September 5th, 2025 at 5:16 pm
wow lowball. i guess it was take it or leave it and risk a bad season or injury.
September 5th, 2025 at 5:58 pm
Time to sign Evans! He’s got me worried the most. When he signed his last contract the Bucs said with that contract he will retire a Buc. Since they haven’t signed him again and he could pass Jerry this year, it almost seems like a rid off in the sunset moment. They need to sign him even if it’s 1 more year before the season starts.
September 5th, 2025 at 6:20 pm
Locking up goedeke and McCollum makes me feel good. Glad our owners aren’t cheap pieces of sh*t like some owners
September 5th, 2025 at 6:34 pm
Otten and White are players that need to be resigned. Some debate there but there shouldn’t be. Mike and Lavonte will play here as long as they want to. As long as we keep this bunch together the better chance Baker plays at a discount. Who wants to argue that Baker wants to keep Cade and Rachaad? I know better.
September 5th, 2025 at 7:03 pm
HOW GOOD WOULD IT FEEL …
To be drafted by the Bucs. 1st round, 5th round, UDFAs get their bag with the Bucs.
Licht takes care of his own better than any GM. Simply work hard, perform, be a good teammate, and don’t act selfish.
Winston and D White have to be seeing these contracts and thinking, “I really messed up a good thing.”
September 5th, 2025 at 7:12 pm
“Otten and White are players that need to be resigned.”
Agreed, both have been very valuable in their time here to us and instead of looking at it like having a limited, SB “window” you build a team that can contend short and long term, you don’t need a SB window when you can kick the door in IF you can stay healthy and play well on a consistent basis in a given season. We locked up both tackles on offense, got McCollum long term, and I think we continue to go into drafts not bogged down by “need” and can supplement the roster wherever we want.
September 5th, 2025 at 9:04 pm
Love this. He keeps getting better.
September 5th, 2025 at 9:21 pm
Not sure about McCollum. Hard to believe that a member of a pathetic pass defense is being rewarded with mega millions. Zyon not as objectionable as Jamel Dean but this deal seems unreal.
September 5th, 2025 at 10:00 pm
What happens with Dean remains to be seen. We know nothing about how good Morrison will be and Parish has yet to be tested in a real game, let alone as a non-slot corner in a real game.
So far, Morrison looks like he is more injury prone than Dean.
September 5th, 2025 at 10:38 pm
Seems a bit premature with only 1 solid season of play, but- assuming he has another good season, this prob saves money in the end. In Jason we trust…
September 6th, 2025 at 2:04 am
Nice deal. Feel like Zyan keeps getting better and is clearly our #1 corner.
September 6th, 2025 at 4:27 am
Great news! This is Zyon’s year! Good deal.
Now, it’s Mike’s turn, Lavonte’s turn. Go Bucs!
September 6th, 2025 at 7:50 am
Always celebrate someone’s success. Another hardworking young man rewarded, same as Goedecke. I’d like to see him be the shutdown CB we need. Have not had one since Davis.
September 6th, 2025 at 10:37 am
Zyon the most athletic corner (according to RAS) ever. His potential is virtually unlimited. And he is getting better and better over time. Smart move.
As far as Dean I agree we should see how this year plays out. Having cb depth is hugely important in today’s NFL.