Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Recap: Teddy Bridgewater Shines, Jalen McMillan Injury Update & Roster Battles

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason has plenty of storylines. Teddy Bridgewater looked sharp against the Steelers, strengthening his case as Baker Mayfield’s backup, while rookie Emeka Egbuka flashed with his first touchdown grab. But the night also brought a major setback, as wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a severe neck sprain that could sideline him for up to eight weeks. With Chris Godwin still not fully healthy, the Buccaneers’ receiver depth will be tested heading into Week 1. On defense, injuries continue to pile up in the secondary, forcing the Bucs to sign veteran corner Tre Avery for depth. Meanwhile, Tristan Wirfs returned to practice, and Godwin is trending in the right direction. With roster cuts looming, the final preseason game against the Buffalo Bills will be all about bubble players — especially at cornerback, wide receiver, and along the offensive line. For Tampa Bay, these last roster decisions could shape the team’s early-season outlook.  ASPIRE® Healthy Energy – Exclusive Listener Discount!Fuel your day the healthy way with ASPIRE® Healthy Energy: 80mg natural caffeine from green tea Zero sugar, zero calories, no crash Amazing flavors like Mango Lemonade & Raspberry Acai Get 20% OFF your order with our link: shop.aspiredrinks.com/discount/MINUTECAST--- SeatGeek – Your Ticket to the Action!Heading to a Bucs game? Rays? Lightning? A concert?SeatGeek makes it easy to find the best seats at the best price! Get $20 OFF your first ticket purchase over $50Download the SeatGeek app or click the link below: SeatGeek LinkUse promo code: MINUTECASTYour seat starts here.http://www.seatgeek.com--- Righteous Felon Craft Jerky – Snack Smarter!Looking for a high-protein, keto-friendly snack?Try Righteous Felon Craft Jerky — premium Black Angus beef, hormone & antibiotic-free, with flavors like O.G. Hickory! Get 15% OFF your order using promo code MINUTECAST: righteousfelon.com/?ref=MINUTECASTSnack smart. Stay fueled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices