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Bucs WR Jalen McMillan (neck) to miss time after awkward fall

TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has what coach Todd Bowles described as a "severely strained neck" and he's "going to miss time" during the regular season, Bowles said Tuesday.

McMillan fell awkwardly on the back of his head and neck area while leaping up to make a catch in the Bucs' second preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. McMillan's body folded mid-air after colliding with defensive back Daryl Porter Jr.