The Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiving corps has a serious injury to deal with before the regular season. Second-year wide receiver Jalen McMillan took a hard hit during the Buccaneers’ 17-14 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game on Saturday night. The 2024 third-round pick landed on his head before jogging off the field. Per Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Tuesday that McMillan will miss the start of the regular season with a strained neck that has him in a brace. “HC Todd Bowles said WR Jalen McMillan suffered a severely strained neck and will miss time, including the start of the season,” Meirov posted on X. “McMillan is currently in a neck brace.” McMillan had a solid rookie year, appearing in 13 games. The Washington Huskies standout recorded 37 receptions for 461 yards and eight touchdowns. He was the fourth-leading receiver on Tampa Bay last season. The loss is another frustration for quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is missing Chris Godwin in traini
