Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan recovers from knee injury for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is progressing in his recovery from a knee injury. Head coach Todd Bowles indicated that the player is trending toward availability for the team's Week 1 matchup. McMillan is expected to serve as the team's third wide receiver option for the upcoming season. If he remains on the field during practices next week, he is likely to be active for the regular season opener. His participation will determine his availability for a role that includes a consistent share of targets throughout the game schedule.
- •Jalen McMillan is recovering from a knee injury.
- •Head coach Todd Bowles stated that McMillan is moving toward Week 1 availability.
- •McMillan is positioned to be the third wide receiver for the Buccaneers.
- •The team will monitor his participation in practice sessions during the coming week.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan may be ready for Week 1
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