Where do the Bucs need to make additions ahead of the 2026 season?

With the draft in the rearview and training camp on the horizon, Tampa Bay still has time to make targeted additions before Week 1. And looking closely at the roster, a few positions stand out as areas where another move would answer the remaining questions. Cornerback is at the top of that list.

Right now, the Bucs are incredibly young at the position, and notably, they lack a true veteran presence. Zyon McCollum, who is still developing himself and coming off a down year, is considered to be one of the longest tenured cornerbacks in the secondary. That’s not ideal for a defense that relies heavily on communication, physicality, and discipline on the back end.

Tampa Bay has leaned into youth and upside, but adding a proven veteran corner could stabilize the room, provide leadership, and give Todd Bowles a more reliable option in high-leverage situations. Safety is another spot that feels thin, even with reinforcements expected. The Bucs are counting on players like J.

J. Roberts to return from injury, but relying on health alone is always a risky bet. Behind the projected starters, depth is limited, and that becomes a concern in a defense that asks a lot from its safeties both in coverage and in run support.