Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 1

Tampa Bay’s first Buccaneers practice of camp on Wednesday featured key early moments as players adjusted to new roles for 2026. Cornerback Zyon McCollum made an impact on the first series of the third-down period, intercepting a pass from Baker Mayfield after a defensive offside and route run by Emeka Egbuka. McCollum, who missed the final three games of 2025 with a hip injury, finished last season with one interception, six passes defensed, 65 tackles, and a tackle for loss, combining quick 4.33-second speed with route-phase footwork. The receiver room dynamic also shifted after Mike Evans’ departure to San Francisco, with veteran Chris Godwin Jr. mentoring Tez Johnson, Ted Hurst III, and Emeka Egbuka.