Emeka Egbuka says it’s ‘weird’ not having Mike Evans around
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enteried unfamiliar territory without Mike Evans in training camp in 2026, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka admitted “it is a little weird” not having the former Buc around. Asked about Evans’ absence by CBS Sports, Egbuka described the franchise legend as being “Tampa through and through,” noting that Evans has […]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has shared his feelings about training camp in 2026 without his former teammate and franchise legend, Mike Evans. CBS Sports asked Egbuka about the absence of Evans, and he remarked that it was "a little weird" being without the player who is deeply tied to the Buccaneers. Evans, who spent 12 seasons in Tampa Bay prior to joining the San Francisco 49ers this offseason, is seen by Egbuka as being "Tampa through and through."
The impact of Evans' absence reaches beyond just his on-field performance. Egbuka expressed his appreciation for the chance to learn directly from a player of Evans' caliber during his rookie season. He also shared that he anticipates great things for Evans in his new team. Now, the Buccaneers have begun a new chapter, with Egbuka and the team's revamped receiving corps working to establish a fresh identity without the presence of the franchise's long-standing cornerstone.
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