The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans are facing a growing list of injuries as both teams navigate the early stages of the NFL season.

Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan is expected to miss six to eight weeks after sustaining a PCL injury to his left knee. McMillan re-injured the knee during Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old initially suffered the injury over the summer and had yet to record a catch in two games this season. Tampa Bay, which has struggled to establish a consistent passing attack, now faces additional challenges with quarterback Baker Mayfield sidelined for at least three weeks due to a thumb injury.

Meanwhile, the Titans placed starting right guard Fernando Carmona Jr. and backup offensive lineman Jackson Slater on injured reserve following their most recent game. Carmona, a fifth-round draft pick out of Arkansas who secured a starting role in training camp, injured his ankle on the opening series of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants. Slater suffered what head coach Robert Saleh described as a “pretty significant foot” injury.

In response to the injuries, Tennessee has made several roster moves, signing running back Michael Carter and guard Garrett Dellinger from the practice squad. Additionally, guards Nick Broeker, linebacker Owen Pappoe, and defensive back Jakob Robinson were added to the practice squad to help bolster depth.

These developments add to the challenges both franchises face as they contend with personnel losses early in the season. The Buccaneers are adjusting to the absence of key skill-position players, while the Titans are addressing critical gaps on the offensive line. How each team manages these setbacks could have significant implications for their performances in the coming weeks.