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Winless, injury-depleted Jets visit the unbeaten Buccaneers on Sunday

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to a 2-0 start for the fourth straight season and are set for their home opener against the injury-depleted New York Jets, who w...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Baker Mayfield has thrived under pressure, leading the Buccaneers to another 2-0 start

Baker Mayfield again thrived under pressure

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Todd Bowles gives a giant bummer of an update on Jalen McMillan When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began the preseason, expectations were that the crowded wide receiver room would be one of the best in the lea...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans usually bristles at questions about the past, preferring instead to look ahead with his team

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

An ugly win in the season opener is still an important win for the Buccaneers

The Buccaneers will take an ugly win over a division rival on the road to start the season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

'He's the Real Deal': Emeka Egbuka Sparks Buccaneers in Memorable Debut Win

The Bucs rookie receiver steps up big with two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score in the final minute of Tampa Bay's key division win.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'He's the Real Deal': Emeka Egbuka Sparks Buccaneers in Memorable Debut Win

Falcons defense may start 4 rookies in first-game test against Buccaneers and Mayfield

Tampa Bay veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield will provide a stiff opening challenge for Atlanta defense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Baker Mayfield: Other Receivers' Development was "Silver Lining" of Rash of Injuries The Bucs aren't expected to have Chris Godwin or Jalen McMillan for the start of the season but still have plenty of pass-catching options,...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

UW Freshmen Receivers Make Their Presence Known In Opener They're the new Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan, precocious University of Washington wide receivers who had to play in their initial game as...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • SI.COM

On IR, designated to return The Buccaneers placed McMillan (neck) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact McMillan left Tampa Bay's exhibition in Pittsburgh on Aug. 16 with what eventually was termed a strained neck. Within days, Coach Todd Bowles said that McMillan was going to miss time, and following this transaction, the wide receiver will sit out at least the first four games of the season. McMillan's first chance to return to action will occur Sunday, Oct. 5 at Seattle, but in the meantime the Bucs will roll with Mike Evans, rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka and potentially Chris Godwin (ankle), who passed as physical and was activated from the active/PUP list Tuesday, at the position.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The Buccaneers may have a tough call to make on Tez Johnson's roster spot The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting a longer look at wide receiver Tez Johnson as injuries to Chris Godwin Jr. and rookie Jalen McMillan ha...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Jalen McMillan injury just handed another Buccaneers WR a golden opportunity The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are dealing with injuries at the wide receiver position. Chris Godwin hasn't been activated off the PUP list and Ja...

AUGUST 20, 2025 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Scary Jalen McMillan injury update thrusts Buccaneers rookies into brighter spotlight The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had a stranglehold over the rest of the NFC South the last several years for largely three reasons. They have...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

To start year on IR The Buccaneers are expected to place McMillan (neck) on injured reserve after finalizing the 53-man roster, which will force him to miss at least the first four weeks of the regula...

Impact Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said that McMillan is dealing with a "severely sprained neck" suffered during Saturday's preseason win over Pittsburgh, and Stroud reports that his recovery timetable could stretch beyond the team's Week 9 bye. With Chris Godwin (ankle), who remains on the active/PUP list, still up-in-the-air for Week 1 and a candidate to miss early-season time, six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans and rookie first-round pick Emeka Egbuka appear primed to open the regular season as quarterback Baker Mayfield's unquestioned top two receivers, while TE Cade Otton stands to also benefit from an uptick in target volume.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan's Neck Injury is "Severe," Tests Bucs' WR Depth With second-year pass-catcher Jalen McMillan possibly out for more than half of the 2025 season, the Bucs will have to dip into their receiv...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Emergency Podcast: Bucs Injury Update: Jalen McMillan Out! Pewter Report's Scott Reynolds and Matt Matera are LIVE at One Buccaneer Place with an emergency podcast on news that Bucs WR Jalen McMillan...

AUGUST 19, 2025 • PEWTERREPORT.COM

Todd Bowles gives concerning Jalen McMillan injury update, opening door for Buccaneers first-round rookie | Sporting News With Jalen McMillan out, Emeka Egbuka has a chance for an early breakout to his rookie season.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

To miss regular-season time Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that McMillan has a severe neck strain and "is going to miss some time," and that the recovery process will impact his start to the r...

Impact Bowles added that McMillan's injury isn't expected to be career-threatening, per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, welcome news after he was forced out of Saturday's preseason win over Pittsburgh after being undercut by a defender while making a leaping 18-yard catch, then landing hard on his neck and head. It remains to be seen whether the Buccaneers will place McMillan on IR after the 53-man roster is finalized, in which case he'd be forced to sit out at least the first four weeks of the regular season. With Chris Godwin (ankle) still on the active/PUP list and uncertain for Week 1, No. 1 wideout Mike Evans, rookie first-round receiver Emeka Egbuka and TE Cade Otton appear in line for expanded target shares to kick off the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined at practice McMillan (back/neck) is not participating in practice Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact McMillan is present at Tuesday's practice, but he's watching from the sidelines while still wearing a neck brace, Mark Skol of Fox 13 News reports. The second-year pro is working his way back from an injury suffered due to a rough landing during last Saturday's preseason win over Pittsburgh, when he was undercut by a Steelers defended while making a leaping catch. He's likely to sit out Tampa Bay's preseason finale against Buffalo on Saturday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan posts message on Instagram after scary neck injury vs. Steelers In the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason game against the Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan took a scary hit t...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

Dons neck brace McMillan (back) was spotted wearing a neck brace after Saturday's 17-14 preseason win at Pittsburgh, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact At the end of his 18-yard leaping catch in the first quarter, McMillan was undercut by a Steelers defender and landed hard on his neck and head region. He was able to walk to the sideline under his own power before being ruled out due to a back issue, while also being evaluated for a concussion. It's unclear if McMillan has been diagnosed with a head injury, but it seems likely that he'll miss some time with just one preseason game to go (Saturday, Aug. 23 against the Bills) ahead of Week 1.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Teddy Bridgewater throws 2 TDs as the Buccaneers slip by the Steelers 17-14 in preseason

Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Has possible concussion McMillan won't return to Saturday's preseason game at Pittsburgh due to a back injury and also is under evaluation for a concussion, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site re...

Impact McMillan was undercut while making a leaping grab in the first quarter and landed hard on his neck and helmet. While he remained on the turf for a spell, he was able to walk off the field under his own power before being ruled out. If a concussion is confirmed, McMillan will be subject to the protocol for head injuries in order to practice and eventually see game action again.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen McMillan on The Offense 'Getting Better Everyday' | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Jalen McMillan spoke to the media after Wednesday's practice. WR McMillan discussed how he is approaching...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Training Camp Takeaways: Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan Dual Roles, Bucky Irving Shines, WR-DB Battles Spurs Growth On Wednesday’s practice at Gesling Stadium on the Carnegie Mellon University campus, receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan showcased the...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

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Winless, injury-depleted Jets visit the unbeaten Buccaneers on Sunday

Baker Mayfield has thrived under pressure, leading the Buccaneers to another 2-0 start

Stroud faces Tampa Bay for second time after leading Texans to win as rookie with epic performance

An ugly win in the season opener is still an important win for the Buccaneers

'He's the Real Deal': Emeka Egbuka Sparks Buccaneers in Memorable Debut Win

Falcons defense may start 4 rookies in first-game test against Buccaneers and Mayfield

Teddy Bridgewater throws 2 TDs as the Buccaneers slip by the Steelers 17-14 in preseason