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NFL·INJURY·September 20, 2026 06:08 AM ET

McMillan expected to play Sunday, Bucs plan limited role

He carried a questionable tag with a knee injury.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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Bucs WR Jalen McMillan, listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to a knee injury, is expected to play but it is not

What happened: Adam Schefter reported Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is expected to play Sunday after being listed as questionable with a knee injury. Tampa Bay is not expecting to use him in a full-time role, which would put him in line for a managed Week 2 return.

Why it matters: That gives Tampa Bay a receiving option back, though not yet at a normal snap load. It also follows McMillan's return to practice earlier this month, a sign the Buccaneers have been building him back toward game action rather than flipping him straight into a full workload.

What to watch: Sunday's inactive list will confirm whether McMillan is available. His snap share will show how aggressively Tampa Bay is willing to use him right away.

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