Jalen McMillan ready for larger role with Buccaneers after neck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:46 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan has fully recovered from a neck injury that limited him to four games last season. He fractured three vertebrae and sustained herniated discs, raising concerns about his career. McMillan caught 12 passes for 178 yards in his limited time last year and is prepared to step up this season following Mike Evans' departure to San Francisco. Coach Todd Bowles praised McMillan's toughness and competitive nature as critical assets for the team moving forward.
- •McMillan suffered a serious neck injury last season.
- •He made 37 receptions for 461 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024.
- •McMillan cites appreciation for the opportunity to play again.
- •Coach Todd Bowles highlights McMillan's mental toughness and competitiveness.
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Fully healed from his neck injury, Jalen McMillan ready to help replace Mike Evans
"Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan played only four games last season after a scary neck injury that not only nearly ended his season but also jeopardized his career.
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