Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports that the Bucs will place McMillan on injured reserve to start the season. That will keep McMillan out at least four games, but Stroud added that McMillan could be out past the team’s off week in Week 9.

Godwin’s recovery and McMillan’s injury put rookie Emeka Egbuka as the de facto No. 2 receiver behind Mike Evans to start the season. And, even when Godwin returns, Egbuka would still be slotted in as WR3, giving him plenty of snaps to win targets.

Jalen McMillan's severe neck sprain, sustained in a preseason game, will sideline him for the Buccaneers' season opener against the Falcons. Chris God

After going up for a pass, McMillan landed awkwardly on his head and neck following a huge hit from Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. He was forced to leave the game and was later seen in a neck brace while being escorted to the locker room.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (back) is not practicing on Tuesday, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times. The 23-year-old has been held out of action since suffering a back injury during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend.

Jalen McMillan likes what he sees in UDFA Garrett Greene as he transitions from a quarterback to a wide receiver.

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