Buccaneers list Jalen McMillan as doubtful for opener against Bengals

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Buccaneers list Jalen McMillan as doubtful for opener against Bengals
Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday with multiple players facing injury concerns. Coach Todd Bowles confirmed Friday that wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is cleared for play and will be a full participant in the season opener. Conversely, wide receiver Jalen McMillan remains doubtful due to a persistent knee injury that limited his practice activity throughout the week. Running back Sean Tucker and offensive tackle Justin Skule are also listed as doubtful, with both players dealing with hamstring and oblique injuries respectively. Tucker returned to practice on a limited basis following a missed session on Wednesday. Egbuka, who previously missed time during the preseason, successfully participated in every practice over the last three days and carries no injury designation heading into the matchup.

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  • Emeka Egbuka is healthy and cleared to play in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
  • Jalen McMillan is listed as doubtful due to a knee injury.
  • Sean Tucker and Justin Skule are both considered doubtful for the season opener.
  • The Buccaneers travel to Cincinnati for the Week 1 matchup this Sunday.
Latest Updates
  • 7:41 PMESPNBucs WR Egbuka 'full go' for opener, says Bowles
  • 6:43 PMYahoo SportsJalen McMillan doubtful for Bucs, but Emeka Egbuka is set to play
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Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Friday that wideout Emeka Egbuka will be "full go" for Sunday's opener against the Bengals, while fellow receiver Jalen McMillan is "doubtful."

ESPNby Jenna Laine
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The Buccaneers will likely be down one wide receiver when they open the regular season against the Bengals on Sunday.

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