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Buccaneers Await Test Results on Jalen McMillan After Preseason Hit

Instagram posts plus teammate comments highlight his upbeat mood during ongoing concussion and back assessments

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Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) makes a catch against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Daryl Porter Jr. (39) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Buccaneers ruled McMillan out for the rest of the preseason game with a back injury and placed him in concussion evaluation.
  • He was seen walking off the field and entering the locker room in a neck brace after taking a hit that jarred his head and neck.
  • McMillan posted “God is amazing. Don’t worry yall im str8” on Instagram to reassure fans about his condition.
  • Rookie Emeka Egbuka reported that McMillan was joking in the locker room and appeared on track for a full recovery.
  • The Buccaneers have yet to issue a detailed medical update and will await further test results to decide his availability for the final preseason game.