Optimism for Week 1
Head coach Todd Bowles said Saturday that he expects McMillan (knee) to be available for the Buccaneers' Week 1 clash against the Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 13, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
McMillan has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained in early August, which has limited his reps in training camp practices and prevented him from playing in each of the Buccaneers' three preseason games. There's optimism that the third-year wideout will not miss regular-season action, but his practice participation over the next two weeks will provide more clarity on his status for Week 1. With Mike Evans now in San Francisco, McMillan is projected to be Tampa Bay's WR3 this season behind Chris Godwin and Emeka Egbuka (toe), with Tez Johnson and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst also in the mix for snaps on offense.
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Emeka Egbuka
'Hopeful' for Week 1
Egbuka (toe), per head coach Todd Bowles, will "hopefully" be ready for Week 1, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Tez Johnson
One catch to close preseason
Johnson secured one of three targets for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 19-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday.
Sean Tucker
Six touches to close out preseason
Tucker rushed five times for 15 yards and secured his only target for minus-1 yard in the Buccaneers' 19-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday.
Jalon Daniels
Modest performance in preseason finale
Daniels completed eight of 15 passes for 57 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed four times for nine yards in the Buccaneers' 19-0 preseason loss to the Jaguars on Friday. He also lost a fumble.
Jalon Daniels
Starting preseason Week 3
Daniels will start and likely play the entire first half of Friday's preseason game at Jacksonville, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Focus remains on Week 1
Egbuka (toe) continues to rest and recover with the goal of being ready for Week 1, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Jalen McMillan
Likely to sit out preseason finale
McMillan (knee) didn't travel with the Buccaneers to Jacksonville for Wednesday's joint practice with the Jaguars, PewterReport.com reports.
Cade Otton
Back at practice
Otton (undisclosed) returned to practice Tuesday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jalen McMillan
Not practicing Tuesday
McMillan (knee) isn't participating in Tuesday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Tez Johnson
Back at practice Tuesday
Johnson (groin) is taking part in Tuesday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.