Jalen McMillan to Miss 6-8 Weeks With Knee Injury, Placed on Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after re-injuring his knee and will be placed on injured reserve.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 28, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is set to face an extended absence from the team due to a re-aggravated knee injury. The team announced McMillan is expected to miss between 6 and 8 weeks of playing time.
As a result of the injury, McMillan will be placed on the injured reserve list. This designation typically requires a player to miss a minimum of four games, with the exact duration dependent on the team’s medical staff and league rules.
The specific details regarding the initial injury or the circumstances surrounding the re-injury were not provided. McMillan’s expected timeline suggests he will be sidelined for a significant portion of the upcoming games.
The Buccaneers will now need to adjust their roster and receiving corps to account for the absence of McMillan. Further updates on his condition and potential return timeline are anticipated as his recovery progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by By Rick Stroud, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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