Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is active for today’s game vs. the Browns. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this morning that McMillan is not expected to play a full slate of snaps in his 2026 debut. He should not be in fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is expected to play vs. the Browns today but not in a full-time role, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. McMillan was a full participant in practice all week but is listed as questionable after missing the opener. It sounds like he'll split snaps with rookie WR Ted Hurst in his 2026 debut. Neither guy should be in Week 2 fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Browns. He put in a full week of practice, so we’re expecting him to play. But McMillan shouldn’t be in Week 2 fantasy lineups.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, putting him on track to play vs. the Browns this weekend. McMillan figures to return to a full-time role on the outside, ahead of rookie Ted Hurst. We had McMillan as a sleeper this draft season, but he'd be a stretch as a Week 2 fantasy starter.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is inactive for today’s game vs. the Bengals. He was limited in practice all week, so he should have a chance to make it back for Week 2. McMillan’s absence today gives rookie Ted Hurst a chance to run as the No. 3 WR behind Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is doubtful for Sunday's opener vs. the Bengals, HC Todd Bowles said. McMillan dealt with knee trouble for much of August but didn't suffer a setback, Bowles said. We'll see if he can make it back for Week 2, but McMillan's absence this weekend gives rookie WR Ted Hurst a chance to build momentum. He shouldn't be in Week 1 fantasy lineups but might be worth stashing now in deeper leagues.
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He missed most of August with a sprained toe but is ready to go for this weekend's opener vs. the Bengals. WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was limited on Wednesday.
Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (knee) practiced on Monday, according to The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Both guys missed chunks of August with their injuries but are on track to play vs. the Bengals this weekend. Egbuka will carry elevated risk until we know that toe isn't an issue, but he can be used in most fantasy lineups this week. McMillan is a bench stash for now as Tampa Bay's likely No. 3 target.
Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said the team initially viewed WR Ted Hurst as a long-term investment, but that a strong offseason has him headed for a role this year.
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles indicated Saturday that it's not yet certain that WR Emeka Egbuka's injured toe will be ready for Week 1 action.
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan returned to practice today from a leg injury. He missed a little over two weeks with the injury, but appeared to be a full participant according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka may be in danger of missing the start of the regular season due to a sprained toe he suffered last week. HC Todd Bowles was asked about Egbuka’s Week 1 availability, and he wasn't sure at this time, labeling Egbuka day to day or week to week.
The Buccaneers are dealing with multiple injuries at WR this week. That included Jalen McMillan, Chris Godwin, and Emeka Egbuka all sitting out Tuesday night's indoor practice. Tez Johnson left that workout early with a lower-body injury, according to the team website.
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven games of the season, although he did pop for a 7-108-1 line in Week 17. Godwin avoided any further setbacks, though, and has been able to spend this offseason working on his game, rather than rehabbing. "Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not for recovery, it’s a huge difference," he said recently.
Second-year WR Emeka Egbuka appears positioned for a massive role increase in Tampa Bay’s new offense. ESPN’s Ben Solak highlighted Egbuka as a potential breakout candidate after Mike Evans departed in free agency, and new OC Zac Robinson compared Egbuka’s game to Cooper Kupp’s.Tampa Bay already saw what a featured Egbuka looks like: 25 catches, 445 yards, and 5 TDs in five games.
The Buccaneers selected Georgia State WR Ted Hurst in Round 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hurst spent two years at Division II Valdosta State before jumping to FBS-level Georgia State. He set a school record for TD receptions in his first season while averaging 17.2 yards per catch. He followed that with a first-team all-conference season in 2025. The numbers pop: 71 catches, 999 yards, and 6 scores. Primarily an outside player, Hurst posted a nice 14.1 yards per catch and 2.42 yards per route run. At 6’4 and 206 pounds, Hurst looks like an NFL boundary receiver. He pairs size and catch radius with vertical speed. His 34 receptions of 20+ yards across 2024-2025 led all FBS receivers. He’ll need to improve his hands, though, with drop rates of 9.0% and 9.7% over the past two seasons.
Bucs WR Chris Godwin racked up 7 catches, 108 yards, and 1 TD in Sunday's loss vs. Miami. The veteran ranked second on the team in targets (8) beyond only Jalen McMillan.
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