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McMillan Out: Hurst Gets His Chance for Bucs
3 Oct
Summary
- Jalen McMillan placed on injured reserve with knee injury.
- Ted Hurst III, drafted in 2026, gets increased receiver targets.
- Rookie QB Jalon Daniels to make his NFL starting debut Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be without wide receiver Jalen McMillan for an estimated 6-8 games due to a PCL sprain in his left knee, which has led to him being placed on injured reserve. McMillan, who has yet to record a statistic this season, sustained the injury recently.
With McMillan sidelined, the Buccaneers plan to increase the role of Ted Hurst III, a 2026 third-round draft pick. Hurst, who possesses impressive physical attributes and speed, has recorded 103 receiving yards and a touchdown over three games this season.
Other Buccaneers receivers expected to see more action include Emeka Egbuka and veteran Chris Godwin. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels is scheduled to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, an event that will test the team's offensive depth.
