Bucs wide receiver Jalen McMillan will miss time with strained neck, coach says

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan will miss time because of a strained neck.

Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed the injury Tuesday, saying McMillan was hurt during Saturday’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Bowles said the receiver will miss some games early in the season, though it’s not known exactly how many.

Rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka, the team’s first-round draft pick out of Ohio State, is expected to now play a more prominent role on the team’s offense.

The Bucs wrap up the postseason with a Saturday night game against the Buffalo Bills at Raymond James Stadium.

Tampa Bay has won both of its preseason games.