The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received promising news as cornerback Zyon McCollum successfully cleared concussion protocol, allowing him to play against the Detroit Lions. After suffering a concussion the previous week against the Washington Commanders, McCollum participated fully in practice, easing the team's concerns.

His return is vital as the Buccaneers would have had to rely on undrafted free agent Tyrek Funderburk if he hadn't cleared protocols. McCollum will partner with Jamel Dean in defending against a talented Lions offense, though he will be without safety Antoine Winfield Jr., who is out due to injury.