Parrish and McCollum deserve all-pro recognition

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' secondary continues to force turnovers and get the team back into the playoff hunt. With Caleb Williams next on the schedule, Sunday provides a big test.

Todd Bowles’ 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense has emerged as one of the best units in the league halfway through the season. But just how impressive has Tampa Bay’s defense been this season?

Second-year defensive back Jacob Parrish is playing like one of the best corners in the NFL. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back in the NFC South hunt, his high-level of play will be needed to continue.

Could the Bucs have 2 All-Pro corners?

Tristan Wirfs and Jacob Parrish led five Buccaneers whose stock rose in a 43-13 rout of Carolina, while Alex Anzalone and Ted Hurst had days to forget.

Tampa Bay saved its season by destroying the first-place Carolina Panthers. Check out my five biggest takeaways from the game.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had big expectations for second-year cornerback Jacob Parrish. They were putting a lot more on his plate and asking him to take on a bigger role, moving from the slot to the outside. Head coach Todd Bowles has been impressed with his play through five weeks. He made it clear that […] The post Todd Bowles Sends Strong Message on Buccaneers Rising Star appeared first on HEAVY.

The Buccaneers' cornerbacks are emerging as a surprising strength in 2026, with Jacob Parrish, Zyon McCollum and Keionte Scott leading the way.