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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 a source said Tuesday that McMillan will be placed on injured reserve.

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 in midair after he collided with defensive back Daryl Porter Jr.