McMillan Returns to Bucs After Neck Injury, Bowles Optimistic

Jalen McMillan, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver, returned to the field after missing the first 13 games of the 2025 season with a neck injury. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 12 yards in the final four games, adding seven touchdowns in the last five games of his rookie campaign.

Head coach Todd Bowles said he was relieved to see McMillan back and praised his work ethic and talent. Bowles noted the player’s resilience after a hard hit and expressed confidence that McMillan has a bright future with the team.