What is the Bucs scenario regarding the cornerback spot?

One of the Buccaneers' biggest issues in 2024 was stability in the secondary, including at outside cornerback. Jamel Dean started showing signs of decline, largely due to some persistent knee problems. Zyon McCollum got off to a hot start but faltered down the stretch, likely also due to injury. Bryce Huff did not even make it out of Week 1 thanks to a broken leg.

Dean is rapidly approaching 30, often the Rubicon for cornerback decline. While it appears the Bucs are going to ride out the last year of his contract, they need to begin planning his replacement now. The 2025 NFL draft may not be particularly strong in terms of cornerback talent, but the earlier Tampa Bay addresses the position,…