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Here's the latest NFL news from the Friday ahead of Week 1's Sunday slate, headlined by the latest injury news.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

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Doubtful to face Bengals on Sunday McMillan (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Cincinnati, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan reportedly looked good at practice earlier this week, but the Bucs have been listing him as a limited participant and apparently don't expect a contribution this Sunday. Continued practice participation does hint at a shot to be back for Week 2 against Cleveland. With McMillan likely inactive this week, Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka should get plenty of snaps, with Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst also candidates for routes/targets.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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7 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Stays limited at practice McMillan (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact McMillan has been tending to a knee injury since early August, a scenario that sidelined him for the entire preseason slate. With back-to-back capped sessions under his belt, he still has some work to do to make himself available for Sunday's game at Cincinnati. Friday's practice report will reveal if McMillan enters the weekend with a designation ahead of that matchup.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Wednesday McMillan (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

Impact Despite McMillan looking like his normal self in the portion of Wednesday's session open to the media, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports, the third-year wide receiver experienced restrictions on his workload. McMillan thus remains in recovery mode from the knee injury he suffered during an Aug. 4 practice, but he'll still have two more chances to get back to full participation before the weekend and Sunday's road matchup with the Bengals.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Seems to be full practice participant McMillan (knee) appeared to be a full participant in the portion of Wednesday's practice that was open to the media, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Tampa Bay will release its first injury report of the season following Wednesday's session, when it will be known whether McMillan was in fact a full participant or limited in some capacity. Even a limited listing would still put McMillan in a strong position to play in Sunday's season opener versus the Bengals, after a sore knee as well as a left calf injury kept him off the field for much of training camp. McMillan projects to begin the season as Tampa Bay's No. 3 receiver behind Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Chris Godwin.

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On field for Monday's practice McMillan (knee) was on the field running routes at Monday's practice, PewterReport.com reports.

Impact Both McMillan and Emeka Egbuka (toe) were participating in Monday's session, putting both in good position to play Sunday against the Bengals. McMillan missed most of training camp, but his injury never sounded serious. He's expected to compete with rookie Ted Hurst for WR3 duties behind Egbuka and Chris Godwin this season. McMillan is the favorite to open the campaign in three-wide sets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2 • SI.COM

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SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Remains sidelined at practice McMillan (knee) remains sidelined at Tuesday's practice, PewterReport.com reports.

Impact McMillan missed most of training camp with the issue, but there's been optimism about McMillan being available for Week 1 against the Bengals in 12 days. McMillan is expected to fill the third receiver role alongside Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Chris Godwin this season, though rookie Ted Hurst is also likely to see sub-package snaps at the position. McMillan appeared in just four regular-season games last season due to a neck injury. He turned 15 targets into 12 catches for 178 scoreless yards after producing eight touchdowns as a rookie in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

Optimism for Week 1 Head coach Todd Bowles said Saturday that he expects McMillan (knee) to be available for the Buccaneers' Week 1 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 13, Greg Auman of Fox Spo...

Impact McMillan has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained in early August, which has limited his reps in training camp practices and prevented him from playing in each of the Buccaneers' three preseason games. There's optimism that the third-year wideout will not miss regular-season action, but his practice participation over the next two weeks will provide more clarity on his status for Week 1. With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, McMillan is projected to be Tampa Bay's WR3 this season behind Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka (toe), with Tez Johnson and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst also in the mix for snaps on offense.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to sit out preseason finale McMillan (knee) didn't travel with the Buccaneers to Jacksonville for Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars, PewterReport.com reports.

Impact The Buccaneers will reconvene with the Jaguars on Friday in Jacksonville for the preseason finale, and McMillan would appear safe to rule out for that contest after not making the trip north from Tampa. McMillan hasn't played at all in preseason while managing a lingering knee injury, and though he appeared to make some progress last week by returning to practice in a limited fashion, he may have since taken a step back in his recovery. He didn't practice in any capacity Tuesday in the first of the Buccaneers' two joint sessions with the Jaguars.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Tuesday McMillan (knee) isn't participating in Tuesday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact McMillan was able to return to practice last Tuesday, but the third-year wideout is apparently still dealing with some limitations as he works his way back from the knee injury that has kept him off the field for much of August. The Buccaneers haven't clarified whether McMillan's absence from practice Tuesday is the result of a setback, or if he's simply getting a maintenance day. Regardless, McMillan seems to be trending toward sitting out Friday's preseason finale versus the Jaguars.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for second preseason game McMillan (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Chiefs, River reports.

Impact McMilan returned to practice Tuesday after missing a week of action with a lingering knee issue, but per head coach Todd Bowles he will be eased back into action and will not suit up for Tampa Bay's second exhibition contest.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing again after week-long absence McMillan (knee) returned to practice Tuesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact It's unclear if he'll be a full participant, but McMillan is at least suited up and taking part in some capacity. He's been dealing with a knee injury for the past couple weeks, missing Tampa's preseason opener against the Jets. McMillan should have plenty of time to get right for Week 1.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day by head coach Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that McMillan (knee) is considered day-to-day, PewterReport.com reports.

Impact He remained sidelined at practice Monday along with Emeka Egbuka (toe), whom Bowles referred to as "day-to-day, week-to-week," per Evan Closky of 10 Tampa Bay. McMillan has been tending to a sore knee for nearly two weeks, with the issue preventing him from playing in last week's preseason opener versus the Jets. The third-year wideout is trending toward another absence for Saturday's exhibition versus the Chiefs, but the Buccaneers haven't yet indicated that McMillan's availability for the start of the regular season is in any jeopardy.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Friday vs. NYJ McMillan (knee) did not play in Friday's 26-14 preseason win over the Jets.

Impact McMillan has been working through a knee injury over the past couple of weeks, and he joined fellow wideouts Emeka Egbuka (toe), Chris Godwin, Tez Johnson (groin), Kameron Johnson and David Sills on the sidelines for Friday's exhibition game. McMillan has been cleared to participate in individual drills in practice, but it remains to be seen whether he's available for the Buccaneers' second preseason game against the Chiefs on Saturday, Aug. 22. With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, McMillan is projected to serve as Tampa Bay's WR3 behind Egbuka and Godwin.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs Jets in joint practice, doesn't return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the New York Jets

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Involved in position drills Tuesday McMillan (knee) is doing individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Even if he isn't a full participant, McMillan's relatively quick return to practice seemingly confirms that his knee injury isn't serious. He's been out for about a week but may now be ready for a preseason appearance at some point this summer. McMillan is the favorite for Tampa Bay's No. 3 WR job, behind returning starters Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin. Competition for snaps primarily comes from Tez Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined at practice McMillan (knee) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan has been sidelined all week after suffering a knee injury at some point prior to Monday's practice. The wide receiver has been wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg, and at this point, the team hasn't expressed a significant level of concern about the injury. McMillan will be battling with rookie Ted Hurst and second-year wideout Tez Johnson (groin) for targets behind expected leaders Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka in the wide receiver room this season.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 6 • SI.COM

Dealing with knee issue McMillan didn't practice Monday or Tuesday after banging a knee "a couple days ago," Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact McMillan was wearing a sleeve on his left calf during practice Tuesday, but it sounds like the issue that's kept him out of practice is related to one of his knees. Head coach Todd Bowles suggested the Bucs are just being careful with McMillan, so it doesn't appear he's dealing with a long-term issue.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

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