Overview
- Tampa Bay placed starting cornerback Zyon McCollum on injured reserve Monday due to a hip injury sustained in the loss to Atlanta.
- Under IR rules he is out at least four weeks, which covers the final three regular-season games and, if reached, the Buccaneers’ first playoff game.
- The Buccaneers filled the open roster spot by signing veteran linebacker Anthony Walker off the Colts’ practice squad.
- Tampa Bay sits 7-7 with two remaining head-to-head games against the Panthers that will influence the division outcome.
- McCollum has been a full-time starter this season, and his absence further strains a pass defense ranked 30th in the NFL.