Zyon McCollum Injury News & Updates

McCollum finished Sunday's 44-32 loss to the Bills with six tackles (three solo).

McCollumm played every single defensive snap for an eighth consecutive game and co-led the Bucs in tackles with Antoine Winfield. McCollum has recorded at least five stops in each of his last four games and is up to 53 tackles (37 solo) and four pass defenses across nine regular-season games.

McCollum (thumb) was a full participant at practice Thursday.

McCollum missed the team's 30-19 win over the 49ers in Week 6 due to a thumb injury, but he now looks to be ready to go for Week 7. The 26-year-old will be back in his starting role at cornerback against Detroit on Monday Night Football.

McCollum (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday after undergoing a procedure on his thumb earlier in the week, so it's no surprise that he'll be sidelined Sunday. The fourth-year pro has appeared in all five of Tampa Bay's games thus far, recording 31 total tackles and one pass defended. In his absence, Jamel Dean and Josh Hayes are expected to operate as the Bucs' top outside cornerback tandem.

McCollum (thumb) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum initially injured his thumb in Week 4 and played last Sunday against the Seahawks, but he underwent surgery on the thumb earlier this week. If McCollum is unable to play Sunday against the 49ers, Kindle Vildor, Josh Hayes and Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) would be next in line for increased action on defense.

McCollum (thumb) didn't practice Wednesday.

McCollum suffered a thumb injury during the Buccaneers' Week 4 loss to the Eagles. He was able to play against the Seahawks in Week 5 but has since undergone a procedure for the injury, which puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the 49ers. McCollum's practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his odds of playing Sunday, but his absence would open the door for Kindle Vildor, Josh Hayes and rookie second-rounder Benjamin Morrison (hamstring) to see additional snaps on defense.

Head coach Todd Bowles told reporters Wednesday that McCollum had a procedure done after sustaining a thumb injury in the Week 4 loss to the Eagles, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Bowles noted that McCollum's status for Sunday's matchup against the 49ers will come down to the end of the week, but he was spotted with his left arm in a sling Wednesday, which suggests he's likely trending in the wrong direction. McCollum's practice participation throughout the week is expected to provide the best indication of whether he can suit up in Week 6. If he's unavailable, Josh Hayes is likely to take over as one of Tampa Bay's top outside corners.

McCollum tallied four tackles (all solo) in Sunday's Week 4 loss to Philadelphia.

McCollum logged all of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps for the third straight week. Through four contests, he's posted 28 tackles but does not yet have a defensed pass on his ledger after recording 17 over 17 regular-season games last year.

McCollum totaled nine tackles (all solo) in a 29-27 win over the Jets on Sunday.

McCollum finished second on Tampa Bay in tackles behind Lavonte David, who had 11. Through three games, McCollum has racked up 24 stops, racing out of the gate as he looks to surpass the career-best 82 tackles he recorded over 17 regular-season games last year. However, he doesn't yet have a defensed pass on his ledger after recording 17 of them during the regular season in 2024.

McCollum tallied five tackles (four solo) in Tampa Bay's win over the Texans.

McCollum was dealing with a neck injury throughout the week leading up to the game but that didn't seem to slow him down as he ended up playing every defensive snap in addition to finishing second on the team in tackles behind Tykee Smith's 10. The 26-year-old is coming off the best season of his young career where he recorded 82 tackles (55 solo) and two interceptions in 17 games and will look to have similar production over the remaining 15 games of the current campaign.

McCollum (neck) practiced in full Friday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

A neck issue resulted in McCollum logging a limited practice session Thursday, but he appears to be past the injury given his return to full participation Friday. He'll therefore almost certainly be on the field Monday against Houston after registering 10 tackles in Tampa Bay's season-opening win against Atlanta.

McCollum was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a neck injury.

McCollum likely tweaked his neck during the Buccaneers' 23-20 win over the Falcons in Week 1, when he tallied 10 tackles (seven solo) while playing 74 of 76 defensive snaps. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury tag heading into the Bucs' Week 2 clash against the Texans on Monday.

McCollum registered 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-20 victory against Atlanta.

McCollum was one of three Bucs to log double-digit stops in the narrow win. The fourth-year cornerback finished with double-digit tackles just once last year -- in Week 5, also against the Falcons. McCollum finished with a career-high 82 tackles during the regular-season last year and will look to build upon that mark in 2025.

The Bucs signed McCollum to a three-year, $48 million contract extension Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The deal contains $35.4 million guaranteed and has McCollum under contract through the 2028 campaign. The 26-year-old was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal after starting all 17 regular-season games last season, a year in which he recorded 82 tackles (55 solo), 17 pass breakups, including two interceptions, and one fumble recovery. McCollum is penned in as a starting cornerback opposite Jamel Dean in Tampa Bay.

McCollum posted 82 tackles (55 solo), 17 defensed passes, including two interceptions and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

The third-year defensive back played in all 17 games for the second consecutive season and set new career highs in tackles and pass defensed while snagging the first two interceptions of his career. McCollum logged a career-high 1,007 snaps on defense as well, and he allowed an impressively sparse 48.2 percent completion rate in primary coverage, although that figure actually represented a three-percent increase from 2023. McCollum was a consistent source of IDP production by cornerback standards due to his above-average tackling and knack for getting his hands on the ball, and he could be candidate for an extension this offseason considering he's slated to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2025.

McCollum tallied six tackles (five solo) and one pass defense during the Buccaneers' 48-14 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

McCollum played in all 46 defensive snap Sunday and led the Buccaneers in combined and solo tackles. The 2022 fifth-round pick has played every single defensive snap in four of the Bucs' six games since the Week 11 bye, and he's up to 76 tackles (51 solo), 13 pass defenses (two interceptions) and one fumble recovery through 16 regular-season games. McCollum and the Bucs will look to clinch the NFC South division against the Saints next Sunday.

McCollum recorded six tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-13 win versus the Raiders.

McCollum was on the field for virtually every one of Tampa Bay's defensive snaps in a game where Las Vegas attempted 37 passes, so he saw more than a few chances to make tackles in the open field. The Buccaneers probably won't be defending the pass quite as much in Week 15 against the Chargers.

McCollum recorded seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 30-7 win against the Giants.

McCollum played all 56 of the Buccaneers' defensive snaps in Week 12, and he managed seven tackles for the second time in his last three outings. He figures to see a lot of rookie first-rounder Xavier Legette and veteran David Moore in Week 13 at Carolina.

McCollum (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

McCollum injured his hamstring in the Bucs' Week 10 loss to the 49ers. He took advantage of the additional rest courtesy of the Week 11 bye, and he was able to practice in full Friday after opening the week with consecutive DNPs. McCollum and Jamel Dean will serve as the Bucs' starting corners Sunday against the Giants' new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito.

McCollum (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

McCollum opened the Buccaneers' week of practice with back-to-back DNPs after aggravating his hamstring injury in Tampa Bay's Week 10 loss to the 49ers. However, he upgraded to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's trending toward playing in Week 12. If the Sam Houston State is sidelined Sunday, expect Tyrek Funderburk to see increased work with Buccaneers' first-team defense.

McCollum (hamstring) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report.

McCollum suffered a hamstring injury during the Buccaneers' Week 10 loss to the 49ers. Even with the additional rest courtesy of the Week 11 bye, McCollum was unable to participate in Wednesday's session, and he will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

McCollum tweaked his hamstring in Sunday's Week 10 loss to San Francisco, but the injury isn't expected to be serious, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

McCollum was deemed questionable to return with under five minutes remaining in the contest and was downgraded to doubtful with under a minute left. While he ultimately wasn't able to return to the game, the hamstring injury doesn't appear to be a serious concern, per Laine's report. Tampa Bay is off next week, so McCollum will have extra time to recover ahead of the team's next contest, which will take place Sunday, Nov. 24 against the Giants.

McCollum (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.

With Sunday's game winding down, it's unclear whether McCollum will return even if he's healthy. Keenan Isaac and Tyrek Funderburk are in line for increased snaps at corner for as long as McCollum is sidelined.

McCollum posted seven tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in the Buccaneers' 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

McCollum played on a season-high 85 snaps (100 percent) and recorded a higher tackle total than the prior game for the third consecutive contest. The 2022 fifth-round pick already has a career-high 10 pass defensed, including the first two interceptions of his career, across nine games, and with 45 tackles in that same span, he's comfortably on pace to exceed the previous high of 68 stops he recorded across 17 regular-season games in 2023.

McCollum furnished six tackles (two solo) in the Buccaneers' 31-26 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

McCollum put together a solid tackle total in the high-scoring loss, tying for his second-highest total of the campaign. The third-year pro has gotten his hands on the ball consistently throughout the season and has allowed just a 37.5 percent completion rate in primary coverage, but he hasn't defensed a pass in the last two games and has given up four passing touchdowns overall.

McCollum posted a solo tackle, an interception and an additional pass defensed in the Buccaneers' 51-27 win over the Saints on Sunday.

McCollum made a leaping interception of a Spencer Rattler pass intended for Rashid Shaheed on the first play of the fourth quarter, his second pick of the season. McCollum's tackle total tied a season low despite the fact he logged a robust 66 snaps, but he continued to display his knack for getting his hands on the ball and now has a career-high 10 pass breakups through six games.

McCollum furnished six tackles (three solo) and defensed two passes in the Buccaneers' 26-7 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.

McCollum has now gotten his hands on six passes over the last two games, with one of those going for an interception. The third-year pro, who is handling the starting right cornerback role this season following the departure of Carlton Davis, has allowed a minuscule 27.3 completion percentage and 3.3 yards per attempt on the 11 passes he's faced in primary coverage through three games.

McCollum recorded six tackles (all solo) and four defensed passes, including an interception, in the Buccaneers' 20-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

McCollum had played just 11 snaps in Week 1 before suffering a concussion, but he'd been able to get back to full practices Thursday and Friday and clear protocol. That thrust the third-year pro back into his starting right cornerback role, and he played on all 85 snaps while tying for the fifth-highest tackle total on the Bucs and consistently getting his hands on Jared Goff's passes. McCollum will look to snag his second pick of the season against the erratic Bo Nix when the Broncos come calling in Week 3.

McCollum has cleared the league's concussion protocols and will be able to suit up Sunday against the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

McCollum was a full participant in practice both Thursday and Friday, and after successfully navigating through the league's concussion protocols, he is good to go for Sunday's contest. The 2022 fifth-round pick will start at corner opposite Jamel Dean.

McCollum (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

The third-year cornerback was able to practice in full Thursday and Friday after logging a limited session on Wednesday, but he likely still needs to pass concussion protocol with a neurologist test, as he's been listed as questionable on the Buccaneers' injury report. If McCollum is not cleared from his concussion by Sunday's contest, expect Tyrek Funderburk to see increased work in Tampa Bay's depleted secondary.

McCollum (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

McCollum was forced to leave in the second quarter of the Buccaneers' Week 1 win over the Commanders after sustaining a concussion. He's increased his practice participation this week, but the 2022 fifth-round pick is still working through the league's concussion protocols. McCollum's participation in Friday's practice will give a better indication on whether he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's game in Detroit.

McCollum (concussion) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

McCollum exited Sunday's win over the Buccaneers with a concussion, putting him into the league's five-step concussion protocols. His ability to be on the field Wednesday shows he's making progress in his recovery, but the limited participation suggests he's not fully through the league's protocols and should be considered questionable for Week 2 against the Lions.

McCollum (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum entered concussion protocols in the second quarter of Sunday's game. The evaluation confirmed that the 2022 fifth-round pick sustained a concussion, and he will not be able to return, finishing the contest with one tackle. Bryce Hall will step into the starting corner role for the rest of the game opposite Jamel Dean.

McCollum (head) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Washington, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

McCollum sustained the head injury early in the second quarter, and he registered one tackle before exiting the contest. He will have to pass the league's concussion protocols in order to return to Sunday's game. While McCollum is sidelined, Bryce Hall and Josh Hayes are candidates to see extended playing time at corner opposite starter Jamel Dean.

McCollum recorded 68 tackles (49 solo), nine passes defensed and two forced fumbles across 17 regular-season games in 2023. He added nine tackles (eight solo) in two postseason contests.

McCollum, a 2022 fifth-round pick, saw a major boost across the board in his second season, including a near 500-snap increase in plays from scrimmage (268 to 748). The Sam Houston State product filled a rotational role at cornerback, but he had plenty of opportunities to run with the first-team defense with both Carlton Davis and Jamel Dean missing time with various injuries. Davis is slated for a $20 million-plus cap hit in 2024, so there may be a scenario where McCollum can slot into a starting cornerback role on a full-time basis next season.

McCollum logged seven total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Saints.

The second-year cornerback out of Sam Houston State filled in for the injured Carlton Davis (concussion) in Week 17 and he finished tied for the Buccaneers' second-leading tackler. McCollum has now started nine of the 16 games he's appeared in this year, recording 65 total tackles, nine pass deflections and two forced fumbles. Even if Davis returns to the field in Week 18, McCollum will likely see lots of work in Tampa Bay's secondary going forward.

McCollum recorded nine tackles (six solo), two passes defensed and one forced fumble during Sunday's 29-25 win over the Falcons.

McCollum again played 100 percent of defensive snaps with Jamel Dean (ankle) out for a third straight game. While it's possible Dean could retake the field Week 15 versus the Packers, Carlton Davis (groin) was forced out Sunday against Atlanta, meaning the Buccaneers could again be a man down at cornerback. That leaves multiple possible paths for McCollum to continue handling more than a depth role.

McCollum recorded nine tackles (six solo), including one for loss, in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Colts on Sunday.

The second-year cornerback's surprisingly high tackle total was the second highest on the day for the Buccaneers as McCollum filled in for Jamel Dean (ankle). The 2022 fifth-round pick's 38 stops on the season already outpace his rookie-season total of 24, which were accomplished in two additional games. McCollum is still in search of his first career interception, but he's now allowing an elite 36.4 percent completion rate on 33 attempts in primary coverage and has five defensed passes over 11 games.

McCollum is expected to start for the injured Carlton Davis (toe) ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum saw increased opportunities last week, as he stepped in for the injured Jamel Dean, and he was able to tally six total tackles and one pass deflection in Tampa Bay's loss. With Davis missing time, the second-year cornerback out of Sam Houston State will start alongside Dean this Sunday. McCollum has recorded 23 total tackles and four pass deflections in eight appearances this season.

McCollum recorded six tackles (four solo) and one defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 25-11 loss to the Eagles on Monday night.

McCollum played on all 80 defensive snaps with Carlton Davis (toe) sidelined and Jamel Dean exiting with neck and shoulder injuries after 38 snaps. The speedy McCollum acquitted himself well overall, and with Dean failing to practice Wednesday, the former could be trusted with a starting assignment in what profiles as a tough Week 4 road matchup versus the Saints' talented group of receivers.

McCollum, who finished with two assisted tackles and an interception across 33 snaps in the Buccaneers' preseason-opening loss to the Steelers, is attempting to learn how to harness his elite speed and improve his tackling during his upcoming second season, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

McCollum put together a solid rookie campaign after being selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, posting 24 tackles (18 solo) and a defensed pass across 268 defensive snaps while also logging another 225 plays on special teams as a gunner. McCollum, who boasts 4.33 speed, is working this summer on learning to play with more "controlled speed", including when positioning himself for tackles. In Friday's preseason loss to the Steelers, McCollum's top-end velocity played an integral part in his second-quarter interception, but he also ended up overrunning a tackle opportunity on Pittsburgh's George Pickens in the opening period that led to a touchdown for the talented second-year wideout.

McCollum (head) has returned to Sunday's game against the 49ers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum was initially ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup due to a concussion, but he apparently cleared the league's concussion protocol after undergoing further testing. Jamel Dean (toe) has been ruled out for the remainder of the game, so McCollum could see an increased role in Tampa Bay's secondary.

McCollum (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

McCollum apparently sustained a concussion when he collided with San Francisco safety George Odum on a Buccaneers punt in the second quarter, per Laine. The rookie cornerback will now have one week to clear concussion protocol before Tampa Bay faces the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 18. McCollum had stepped up into a bigger role with Sean Murphy-Bunting (quadriceps) once again inactive Week 14, so his absence will likely leave Dee Delaney to fill in for this depleted secondary.

McCollum (concussion) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

McCollum suffered a concussion in Tampa Bay's Week 10 win over Seattle, but he had time to recover during their subsequent bye week. He practiced in full each day leading up to Sunday's matchup against Cleveland and has fully cleared the league's concussion protocol. McCollum will return to a depth role in the secondary and a significant role on special teams, and he's racked up 14 total tackles and one pass defended across six games this season.

McCollum (concussion) will not return Sunday against the Seahawks.

McCollum's early exit is a blow to the Buccaneers' depth in their secondary. The rookie had not recorded any stats before suffering the injury, but his absence will potentially lead to extra opportunity for Dee Delaney.

McCollum (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Packers.

McCollum will be ready for his NFL debut after logging full practices all week. With the Buccaneers' secondary otherwise healthy, he will likely be limited primarily to contributing on special teams.

McCollum (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the Buccaneers' injury report Wednesday.

McCollum has yet to make his NFL debut after picking up a hamstring injury in mid-August. The rookie cornerback was able to log two limited practices last week, and his full participation on Tampa Bay's first injury report of Week 3 is an encouraging sign for his availability moving forward. McCollum could be used in a primary reserve role if starting cornerback Carlton Davis (hip) is limited during this Sunday's game against Green Bay.

McCollum (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Though he concluded the week with a pair of limited practices, McCollum ultimately took a doubtful designation into Sunday's contest. The rookie fifth-round pick will have to wait at least one more game to make his NFL debut, but he could be ready to play in next Sunday's matchup with the Packers if he's able to turn in a full practice at some point during the upcoming week.

McCollum (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in New Orleans.

McCollum sat out the season opener due to the hamstring injury, and it appears his absence will extend into Week 2. The rookie fifth-round pick is expected to require at least another week to recover before being available.

McCollum (hamstring) will not play in the Buccaneers' season opening matchup with the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum has been nursing a hamstring injury since mid-August. There is no surprise with his absence, as he was a non-participant at practice all week. He is expected to contribute on special teams and provide depth in the secondary when healthy.

McCollum was sidelined during Thursday's practice after tweaking his hamstring, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

McCollum's availability for Saturday's preseason game against the Titans is currently in the air given the unclear nature of this injury. The Sam Houston State product, who was drafted in the fifth round of this year's draft, figures to compete with Dee Delaney and Rashard Robinson for a depth role with the Buccaneers when healthy this preseason.

The Buccaneers selected McCollum in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 157th overall.

McCollum starred at the NFL Combine by posting a 4.33 40-yard dash and a 40-inch vertical jump at 6-foot-2, 199 pounds. He was a five-year starter at Sam Houston State of the FCS and finished with 54 pass breakups and 13 interceptions during his tenure. McCollum has the athleticism to handle the speed of the NFL game, but he fell to the fifth round because there's limited tape of him against top-tier talent.