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Buccaneers’ Emeka Egbuka Remains Day-to-Day After Toe Sprain

8/18/2026

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Emeka Egbuka sprained his toe during practice on Wednesday and remains out of action.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka is “day-to-day, week-to-week” and is unsure about his Week 1 availability on Sept. 13.
Egbuka, who recorded 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns as a 2025 rookie, is expected to take on a larger role after veteran wide receiver Mike Evans departed.

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Emeka Egbuka sprained his toe during practice on Wednesday and remains out of action.
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka is “day-to-day, week-to-week” and is unsure about his Week 1 availability on Sept. 13.
Egbuka, who recorded 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns as a 2025 rookie, is expected to take on a larger role after veteran wide receiver Mike Evans departed.