Buccaneers place Jalen McMillan on Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed wide receiver Jalen McMillan on Injured Reserve, sidelining him for a minimum of four games, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter also reported that quarterback Baker Mayfield is out at least three weeks and that Tampa Bay signed quarterback Brett Rypien to its practice squad.

McMillan has appeared in one game for the Buccaneers in 2026-27 and has one receiving target. The move puts his season on hold after that limited statistical start, with the official update specifying a minimum four-game absence.

Mayfield has played three games for Tampa Bay in 2026-27, completing 61 of 96 passes for 615 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He has taken 13 sacks, while adding 65 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown on 11 attempts. Mayfield also has three fumbles, all three lost.

Tampa Bay is 0-3, with its offense ranked 30th of 32 teams by EPA and its defense ranked seventh. Rypien's most recent data in Keel Stats comes with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025-26: he appeared in one game and took one sack. The Bengals are 2-1, with an offense ranked 10th by EPA and a defense ranked 10th.