Jalen McMillan

A camp knee injury has left McMillan limited in practice and doubtful/out to open the season, layering onto a 2025 neck issue that already cut into his availability — this is now a recurring pattern, not a one-off.

Emeka Egbuka has emerged as the clear top read on the depth chart, and Chris Godwin still commands slot volume, which caps McMillan's ceiling as anything more than the third option in the passing game.

Target share has swung wildly across his last four outings (20% down to 5%) even as snap share climbed toward 55%, signaling he's on the field but not yet a consistent focal point of the offense.

Mike Evans's departure ahead of the 2026 season vacated the outside X role, and McMillan is now the presumptive starter there in a Baker Mayfield-led offense that has historically fed its X receiver.

The camp knee injury and missed time have likely softened his market price just as the post-Evans role opportunity is opening up, creating a window to acquire him below his outlook.