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Emeka Egbuka Leaves Joint Practice With Unclear Injury

8/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Emeka Egbuka limped off the Buccaneers-Jets joint practice on Wednesday and did not return to drills.
Coach Todd Bowles said there was no immediate update on Egbuka’s injury after trainers examined him on the sideline.
Egbuka posted 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie 2025 season and is expected to be a primary target for Baker Mayfield now that Mike Evans has joined the San Francisco 49ers.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s injured-reserve policy shifted in 2012 when Commissioner Roger Goodell approved a rule letting one roster spot return after six weeks, later expanded to two players in 2017 and to eight games in 2018. The precedent now guides coaches like Todd Bowles as they weigh practice injuries for players such as Emeka Egbuka.

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Story summary

Emeka Egbuka limped off the Buccaneers-Jets joint practice on Wednesday and did not return to drills.
Coach Todd Bowles said there was no immediate update on Egbuka’s injury after trainers examined him on the sideline.
Egbuka posted 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie 2025 season and is expected to be a primary target for Baker Mayfield now that Mike Evans has joined the San Francisco 49ers.

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