Overview
- McMillan said his doctor told him he was almost paralyzed following the Aug. 16 preseason injury in Pittsburgh.
- The injury occurred when he leapt for a Teddy Bridgewater pass and landed on the back of his head, later diagnosed as three fractured cervical vertebrae.
- He wore a neck brace for roughly three and a half months, needed help with basic tasks, and spoke openly about battling sadness and depression during rehab.
- Cleared to practice on Dec. 3 and activated from injured reserve on Dec. 10, he logged two catches for 38 yards in his Week 15 season debut and narrowly missed a touchdown.
- Teammates and coaches praised his mindset and immediate impact, with his return adding depth to Tampa Bay’s receiving group late in the NFC South race.