Amid the storm of injuries affecting the Buccaneers wide receiver unit, an unexpected name has emerged: Ryan Miller. The young second-year receiver is taking advantage of every snap of the preseason to prove he deserves a spot on the final 53-man roster. News that the Bucs official pointed out yesterday and which we echo.
The story, originally published on the Buccaneers’ official website, highlights how Miller has become a reliable asset both on offense and special teams. In the preseason opener against Tennessee, he had six receptions for 66 yards; against Pittsburgh, he added two more sacks and two tackles on special teams.
From college tight end to NFL wide receiver
Trained as a tight end at Furman, Miller quickly realized his NFL future lay in retraining as a receiver. In 2024, he already made significant strides, appearing in 11 regular-season and playoff games , with 12 receptions for 128 yards and two touchdowns , and six special teams tackles.
His transition hasn’t been easy, but consistency in training and the chemistry with Baker Mayfield—with whom he worked throughout the offseason—have accelerated his development. “I try to show both sides: offensive production and effort on special teams,” Miller explained.
A door opened by injuries
The current situation of the receiving corps has made him even more important. With Chris Godwin on the PUP list and Jalen McMillan headed for IR after his neck injury, Miller is emerging as a real candidate to break into the rotation. Todd Bowles described him as a “smart, reliable player with great hands who also contributes on special teams.”
With Mike Evans and rookie Emeka Egbuka as the primary players, the third through sixth receiver spots are contested among Miller, Trey Palmer, Sterling Shepard, Rakim Jarrett, Kameron Johnson, and Garrett Greene . Of those, Miller has the most momentum in training camp.
“Day to day” mentality
Miller himself is clear about it:
“I only control what I can control. I train hard, contribute on the field, and let the coaches decide. My job is to be ready when they need me.”
In a preseason marked by injuries, Ryan Miller of the Bucs is proving that perseverance and versatility can earn him a permanent spot on Todd Bowles’ roster.
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