McMillan is listed as out (O), reducing depth at receiver and pressing TB to rely on other pass-game options. His absence reinforces a thinner WR corps and possible shifts in target distribution.

Jalen McMillan hits IR with a severely sprained neck after a preseason collision, missing Week 1 and possibly beyond. With Chris Godwin sidelined early and rookie Egbuka stepping in, McMillan’s return is unlikely before Week 5, pushing him to WR4 territory when healthy and dependent on Godwin and Egbuka's reintegration as well as the Buccaneers' evolving offense.

McMillan anchors TB's post-2024 WR depth behind Evans and Godwin, with IR status shaping his early-season role. His 2024 finish showed upside when opportunities opened, but a neck injury and a crowded WR room limit immediate fantasy payoff. TB sees him as a longer-term asset who could emerge if incumbents are hampered or if depth-chart reshuffles favor him later in the season.

McMillan is flagged as a potential IR stash with a big early-season opportunity if the TB WR room is impacted by injuries; his upside is tied to health of the top receivers and the Bucs’ ability to create targets for a rookie who flashed late last season.

McMillan is dealing with a neck injury that could land him on injured reserve, narrowing Tampa's WR depth and elevating other bubble receivers. His absence shifts targets and opportunities in the final preseason game and could shape who makes the 53-man roster and Week 1 rotation.