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Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka left practice on Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, but the reason for his exit has now been revealed.
According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Egbuka is dealing with a toe issue and it is only considered to be minor.
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That is certainly good news for the Buccaneers as Egbuka looks primed to have an even bigger role this season after veteran wide receiver Mike Evans left to join the San Francisco 49ers in free agency.
Veterans Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan have also been dealing with injuries of their own. So, Egbuka's health is paramount to the team's success in 2026.
Egbuka was excellent as a rookie, reeling in 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns, and many believe he is ready to take his game to another level this season.
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The No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Egbuka played college football at Ohio State, where he recorded 205 receptions for 2,868 yards and 24 touchdowns from 2021-24.
The Buccaneers kick off their preseason slate against the New York Jets on Aug. 14 and regular season with a Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13.
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