Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka Exits Practice With Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka left practice on Wednesday and did not return.
Second-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka exited practice on Wednesday and did not return for the remainder of the session. The extent of his injury remains unknown, but Egbuka managed to limp off the field unaided. He was subsequently taken to the sideline where athletic trainers conducted a thorough examination.
After a brief period, Egbuka was observed sitting on the sideline table and had not yet rejoined his teammates. According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, who was present at the training camp practice, Egbuka, having removed both of his cleats, simply walked back to the sideline to continue watching the rest of practice. Egbuka, drafted as the Buccaneers' No. 19 overall pick in 2022, demonstrated his prowess during his rookie season.
As the team's top draft selection, he played a pivotal role, recording 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns over the full 17-game regular-season. With the departure of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans this offseason, Egbuka is poised for an even more prominent role in the upcoming 2026 season. The Buccaneers are set to kick off their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13.
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