Overview
- Head coach Todd Bowles said Friday that wide receiver Jalen McMillan and running back Sean Tucker are doubtful for Sunday’s opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, citing McMillan’s knee and Tucker’s hamstring.
- Bowles confirmed second‑year receiver Emeka Egbuka was a full participant in practice and is considered full‑go, removing a key question for Tampa Bay’s receiving room.
- If McMillan is inactive, the Buccaneers plan to shift targets to Chris Godwin, Egbuka and situational options such as rookie Ted Hurst III and Tez Johnson.
- Tucker’s absence would leave Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell as the projected active backs unless the team elevates practice‑squad RB Josh Williams, whom Bowles said they would trust as a third back.
- Other practice‑report notes include backup tackle Justin Skule listed doubtful with an oblique issue and inside linebacker Christian Rozeboom listed questionable with a foot concern, while final game‑day activations remain subject to medical clearance.