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Jalen McMillan was told “God was on his side” when he came dangerously close to paralyzing himself fracturing three neck vertebrae in August. “It was dark at first,” he said, unsure if he’d be able to make it back. Yet he did last week. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs' McMillan: Neck injury almost paralyzed me
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan reflected on his recovery from a severe neck injury that could've left him paralyzed.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Jalen McMillan was told “God was on his side” when he came dangerously close to paralyzing himself fracturing three neck vertebrae in August. “It was dark at first,” he said, unsure if he’d be able to make it back. Yet he did last week. www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are officially active tonight for the Bucs. Inactives: LB SirVocea Dennis, QB Connor Bazelak (3QB), CB Benjamin Morrison, S Tykee Smith, G Elijah Klein, TE Cade Otton and DL Elijah Simmons. Practice squad elevations: DB J.T. Gray and DL Adam Gotsis.
December 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are officially active tonight for the Bucs. Inactives: LB SirVocea Dennis, QB Connor Bazelak (3QB), CB Benjamin Morrison, S Tykee Smith, G Elijah Klein, TE Cade Otton and DL Elijah Simmons. Practice squad elevations: DB J.T. Gray and DL Adam Gotsis.
The Giants have claimed now-former Bucs wide receiver Ryan Miller off of waivers. Miller, along with CJ Brewer, was waived to make room for Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan being activated from IR.
December 11, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Giants have claimed now-former Bucs wide receiver Ryan Miller off of waivers. Miller, along with CJ Brewer, was waived to make room for Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan being activated from IR.
Here’s what coach Todd Bowles had to say about Mike Evans’ and Jalen McMillan’s week of practice, with both in play for tomorrow night vs the Falcons www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bucs activate receivers Evans, McMillan from IR
The Buccaneers have activated wide receivers Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve, giving both players a chance to make their returns to the lineup Thursday night against the Falcons.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Here’s what coach Todd Bowles had to say about Mike Evans’ and Jalen McMillan’s week of practice, with both in play for tomorrow night vs the Falcons www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
The Bucs have officially activated Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve. They had until 4 p.m. ET to do this in advance of playing tomorrow night.
December 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Bucs have officially activated Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan from injured reserve. They had until 4 p.m. ET to do this in advance of playing tomorrow night.
Tykee Smith, Jamel Dean, Tristan Wirfs and Emeka Egbuka all showing up in the top 10 for their respective positions in Pro Bowl fan voting as of Dec. 1. Voting began on Nov. 27. You can vote here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Tykee Smith, Jamel Dean, Tristan Wirfs and Emeka Egbuka all showing up in the top 10 for their respective positions in Pro Bowl fan voting as of Dec. 1. Voting began on Nov. 27. You can vote here: www.nfl.com/pro-bowl-gam...
Close, guys. Almost there.
November 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Close, guys. Almost there.
Bucs defensive lineman Elijah Roberts is honoring his mother Shanda Roberts’ charity Pain2Purpose, providing support for survivors of domestic violence. She herself is one. Learn more here: pain2purpose76.org
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November 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Bucs defensive lineman Elijah Roberts is honoring his mother Shanda Roberts’ charity Pain2Purpose, providing support for survivors of domestic violence. She herself is one. Learn more here: pain2purpose76.org
43 years ago today, Nov. 29, 1982, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album with Quincy Jones was released. It won a record-breaking eight Grammys in 1984, and per Chartmasters, as of 2025, it’s sold 124.4 million units worldwide.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
43 years ago today, Nov. 29, 1982, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album with Quincy Jones was released. It won a record-breaking eight Grammys in 1984, and per Chartmasters, as of 2025, it’s sold 124.4 million units worldwide.
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The Bucs have signed quarterback Connor Bazelak to the active roster, and have elevated defensive back Marcus Banks from the practice squad for tomorrow. They have also waived running back Owen Wright.
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The Bucs have signed quarterback Connor Bazelak to the active roster, and have elevated defensive back Marcus Banks from the practice squad for tomorrow. They have also waived running back Owen Wright.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield “moved around perfectly today” and that he’s trending towards playing against the Cardinals Sunday www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bowles: Baker trending toward playing vs. Cards
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles told reporters Friday that quarterback Baker Mayfield is trending toward playing Sunday when they host the Cardinals.
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November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Bucs coach Todd Bowles said Baker Mayfield “moved around perfectly today” and that he’s trending towards playing against the Cardinals Sunday www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Todd Bowles on Bucky Irving’s usage Sunday: "We'll put him in. Once he gets in, we'll see how he is rolling, and then between him, Rachaad [White] and Sean [Tucker], we'll kind of go with the hot hand."
November 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Todd Bowles on Bucky Irving’s usage Sunday: "We'll put him in. Once he gets in, we'll see how he is rolling, and then between him, Rachaad [White] and Sean [Tucker], we'll kind of go with the hot hand."
Bucs coach Todd Bowles tells reporters that Baker Mayfield is trending towards starting against the Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater got the majority of practice reps this week but it’s more of a pain tolerance thing than anything for Mayfield’s shoulder.
November 28, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Bucs coach Todd Bowles tells reporters that Baker Mayfield is trending towards starting against the Cardinals. Teddy Bridgewater got the majority of practice reps this week but it’s more of a pain tolerance thing than anything for Mayfield’s shoulder.
It’s a low-grade AC joint sprain for quarterback Baker Mayfield, sources told Jeremy Fowler, with his status for Sunday up in the air. Here’s what Todd Bowles had to say about the offense with Teddy Bridgewater if he can’t go www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI
The MRI for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his left shoulder but showed no additional damage, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Monday.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
It’s a low-grade AC joint sprain for quarterback Baker Mayfield, sources told Jeremy Fowler, with his status for Sunday up in the air. Here’s what Todd Bowles had to say about the offense with Teddy Bridgewater if he can’t go www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
I had back surgery Monday. I did everything I could to buy time until after the season and exhausted all other options.
I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’m immensely grateful to those who follow, my family, my colleagues at ESPN, the Bucs and to my fellow reporters on the beat here in Tampa.
I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’m immensely grateful to those who follow, my family, my colleagues at ESPN, the Bucs and to my fellow reporters on the beat here in Tampa.
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I had back surgery Monday. I did everything I could to buy time until after the season and exhausted all other options.
I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’m immensely grateful to those who follow, my family, my colleagues at ESPN, the Bucs and to my fellow reporters on the beat here in Tampa.
I’m not sure when I’ll be back, but I’m immensely grateful to those who follow, my family, my colleagues at ESPN, the Bucs and to my fellow reporters on the beat here in Tampa.
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield: “I’m hoping our guys do get pissed off about this. This isn’t the end of our season. I know that. We have a very important game ahead of us. Games like this, when you don’t win them — it should sting. It should really, really hurt.”
November 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield: “I’m hoping our guys do get pissed off about this. This isn’t the end of our season. I know that. We have a very important game ahead of us. Games like this, when you don’t win them — it should sting. It should really, really hurt.”
The Bucs have activated Luke Goedeke from injured reserve. They have also called up Nick Jackson and outside linebacker Mohamed Kamara from the practice squad. Lastly, they have waived safety Sebastian Castro.
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Bucs have activated Luke Goedeke from injured reserve. They have also called up Nick Jackson and outside linebacker Mohamed Kamara from the practice squad. Lastly, they have waived safety Sebastian Castro.
The Bucs have signed offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart to the practice squad and placed practice squad tackle Tyler McLellan on the practice squad/injured reserve list.
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Bucs have signed offensive lineman Karsen Barnhart to the practice squad and placed practice squad tackle Tyler McLellan on the practice squad/injured reserve list.
I’m late posting this (sorry was in an appointment), but the Bucs have opened right tackle Luke Goedeke’s 21-day practice window. He is eligible to play at any time once activated.
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I’m late posting this (sorry was in an appointment), but the Bucs have opened right tackle Luke Goedeke’s 21-day practice window. He is eligible to play at any time once activated.
How’s everyone’s bye week going? Because I found a 40-pound cat on Facebook named “Forklift” (right) and back injury be damned, I’m 2 seconds from buying a flight New Jersey to rescue him and “DumpTruck Debbie” (left). Like my hide my wallet and disable Apple Pay immediately.
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
How’s everyone’s bye week going? Because I found a 40-pound cat on Facebook named “Forklift” (right) and back injury be damned, I’m 2 seconds from buying a flight New Jersey to rescue him and “DumpTruck Debbie” (left). Like my hide my wallet and disable Apple Pay immediately.
Bucs coach Todd Bowles told Ira Kaufman that Jalen McMillan actually suffered a broken bone in his neck www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Bowles reveals broken neck bone for WR McMillan
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a broken bone in his neck after an awkward fall backward during a preseason game at Pittsburgh in August.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Bucs coach Todd Bowles told Ira Kaufman that Jalen McMillan actually suffered a broken bone in his neck www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
If you can make it through all four quarters of the infamous “Monsoon Game” at the top of the Ole Sombrero together, you can make it through 52 years of marriage.
I’m biased, but my parents are cute and they’re great at Halloween.
I’m biased, but my parents are cute and they’re great at Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
If you can make it through all four quarters of the infamous “Monsoon Game” at the top of the Ole Sombrero together, you can make it through 52 years of marriage.
I’m biased, but my parents are cute and they’re great at Halloween.
I’m biased, but my parents are cute and they’re great at Halloween.
I know some people are really worried about putting food on the table, so I wanted to pass this along, for those needing food assistance in Tampa Bay. I’ve personally worked with a couple of these organizations. ❤️ www.goodneighborsfl.org/resources
Find Food and Resources — Good Neighbors
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October 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
I know some people are really worried about putting food on the table, so I wanted to pass this along, for those needing food assistance in Tampa Bay. I’ve personally worked with a couple of these organizations. ❤️ www.goodneighborsfl.org/resources
Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson have been named NFC Players of the Week. It’s the first time a pair of Bucs teammates have won in the same week since 2008.
October 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson have been named NFC Players of the Week. It’s the first time a pair of Bucs teammates have won in the same week since 2008.
Thinking of Jamaica today. With Hurricane Melissa expected to bring catastrophic winds and the potential for extraordinary damage, here are ways to help abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Catastrophic Category 5 hurricane makes landfall in Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, is set to be Jamaica's worst storm in history.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Thinking of Jamaica today. With Hurricane Melissa expected to bring catastrophic winds and the potential for extraordinary damage, here are ways to help abcnews.go.com/Internationa...