Jalen McMillan is on the verge of returning to practice after a scary preseason neck injury, as the Buccaneers also get Baker Mayfield back.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are close to receiving some offensive reinforcement, with wide receiver Jalen McMillan set to have his practice window soon and veteran Mike Evans also nearing a return, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

The Buccaneers open the 21 day practice window for safety Rashad Wisdom as he works back from a quad injury suffered in Week 2.

Jalen McMillan has taken a big step towards returning to action for the Buccaneers after suffering a scary neck injury over the summer.

Talented second-year wide receiver Jalen McMillan will finally be making his return to practice this week for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. READ MORE: 3 key matchup

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off yet another loss, this time to the Los Angeles Rams in a game that was never close to begin with. Baker Mayfield went down with a shoulder injury, and the Bucs' offense was never able to find its footing after.

McMillan (neck) received clearance from a spine specialist to resume on-field work and is expected to return to practice in Week 14, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need the cavalry back as soon as possible if they want to save their season, as they stand at 6-5 and in danger of losing the NFC South

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