Jalen McMillan sidelined with knee injury ahead of preseason for Buccaneers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Jalen McMillan, former Washington Huskies star, has missed three consecutive practices with a knee injury during Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp. The injury comes after he was limited to four games last season due to a neck injury. With the Buccaneers' first preseason game against the New York Jets on August 14, McMillan aims to develop chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Coach Todd Bowles did not provide a timeline for McMillan's return, emphasizing the importance of practice as he competes for a starting role following the departure of Mike Evans.
- •Jalen McMillan has missed three days of practice with a knee injury.
- •He was limited to four games last season due to a neck injury.
- •Tampa Bay's first preseason game is on August 14 against the Jets.
- •Coach Todd Bowles indicated the injury might not be serious.
- •McMillan is competing for a starting role following Mike Evans' departure.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Washington football star sidelined with knee injury
"Former Washington Huskies star Jalen McMillan has missed three straight practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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