JALEN MCMILLAN #11 - WIDE RECEIVER - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
53  YDS  •
4  REC  •
0  TD 
#11 - WIDE RECEIVER - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
53 YDS
4 REC
0 TD
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Long catch in preseason opener McMillan recorded one catch on one target for 21 yards in Saturday's 29-7 preseason win over the Titans.
Impact McMillan started the game with Mike Evans (rest) and Chris Godwin (ankle) both sidelined. He made an instant impact on the game, catching a long 25-yard pass from Kyle Trask down the middle of the field on the first play of the game. McMillan has increased competition for targets and playing time from rookie Emeka Egbuka, but he should still have a role in the regular season -- particularly if Godwin isn't ready for Week 1.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen McMillan High Points in 25-Yard Pass From Kyle Trask | Titans vs. Bucs Highlights Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan gets the first quarter started with an impressive 25-yard catch against the Tennessee Titans in Prese...
AUGUST 10 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Todd Bowles' View on Bucs-Titans Joint Practice | Press Conference Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach Todd Bowles spoke to the media after Bucs-Titans Joint Practice. HC Bowles discussed the team's effort vs. t...
AUGUST 8 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Who Are The 10 Best WR Duos Entering The 2025 NFL Season?

Offenses with two elite wide receivers tantalize defenses because they open the field and force opponents to choose one to guard. Who are th...
AUGUST 8 • FOX SPORTS
Who Are The 10 Best WR Duos Entering The 2025 NFL Season?
Bucs' slot trio Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan & Emeka Egbuka share a key trait | Sporting News Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and rookie Emeka Egbuka offer a versatility that few teams can match.
AUGUST 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
The Evolution of the Slot Receiver and its Effect on Bucs' Roster Makeup The Buccaneers’ have a talented trio of slot weapons in Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka. A look at their individual skillsets...
AUGUST 6 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Jalen McMillan Pulls Down the Pass | 2025 Training Camp Highlight Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan secures the pass during Bucs 2025 Training Camp
AUGUST 5 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Baker Mayfield's Precision Pass to Jalen McMillan | 2025 Training Camp Highlight QB Baker Mayfield sends a sharp throw down the field to WR Jalen McMillan.
JULY 27 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Buccaneers' Jalen McMillan Reveals Key To Year 2 Jump Jalen McMillan’s rookie season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be described as a classic tale of two halves.
JULY 24 • KANSASCITY.COM
Bucs Storylines: The Buzz Surrounding Jalen McMillan In 2025 Pewter Report's Bailey Adams continues his Bucs Storylines series with a look at three storylines for Jalen McMillan in 2025.
JULY 5 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Fantasy Football 2025: WR Jalen McMillan player profile Jalen McMillan enters the 2025 campaign in a crowded Buccaneers wide receiver room after his late-year surge last season.
JUNE 23 • PFF.COM
'New Energy': Competition in Cornerback Room, OTAs Underway | Bucs Insider Team Reporter Casey Phillips, Senior Writer/Editor and Staff Writer/Reporter Brianna Dix talk about all the latest Bucs news in this week's...
MAY 29 • BUCCANEERS.COM
Bucs' WR Jalen McMillan Explains His Vast Improvement Jalen McMillan is going to be important for the Bucs and in the wide receiver room. He improved a ton at the end of the year and told us how...
MAY 29 • PEWTERREPORT.COM
Facing tough target competition McMillan is part of a crowded WR room that just added Emeka Egbuka with the 19th overall draft pick.
Impact One might assume no concerns about job security for a 2024 third-round pick who scored seven TDs over the final five weeks of his initial NFL regular season. Unfortunately for McMillan, there's a chance Egubka proves to be the superior player, and not much chance of Mike Evans or Chris Godwin (ankle) getting benched. Of course, it's also possible the concerns prove unfounded and McMillan cements himself as a quality starter, with Egubka either brought along slowly or getting most of his snaps when Evans/Godwin miss time. There does seem to be a lot of overlap between McMillan, Godwin and Egubka in terms of relative strengths and weaknesses, whereas Evans is a different animal altogether, largely running downfield routes on the perimeter.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers believe draft class can help address needs on a defense that's lost some of its swagger

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are confident that they have a good chance to be better because of the players they took in the NFL draft
APRIL 27 • Associated Press
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