Tristin McCollum: Everything you need to know

McCollum signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender with the Raiders on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. In his first campaign with Las Vegas last season, McCollum played in 16 games and worked mostly on special teams (320 snaps), though he did log 145 snaps on defense -- 61 of which came in the final two weeks. He'll likely be tabbed for a rotational role at safety again in 2026 behind Isaiah Pola-Mao (shoulder) and Jeremy Chinn (back).

The Raiders placed an exclusive rights free-agent tender on McCollum on Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. McCollum will remain with the Raiders instead of hitting free agency, remaining in Las Vegas after he compiled 14 total tackles (11 solo) and a pass defensed over 16 regular-season games in 2025. The 26-year-old will likely compete for a top reserve spot behind Isaiah Pola-Mao and Jeremy Chinn (back) at safety in 2026.

McCollum did not appear on Thursday's injury report after getting evaluated for a possible concussion in Week 10 against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports. The safety appears to be healthy ahead of Monday's matchup with the Cowboys. McCollum has played more on special teams than defense this year.