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By Matt Audilet
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year wide receiver Emeka Egbuka left practice on Wednesday and did not return.
The nature and severity of Egbuka's injury is unclear, but he was able to limp off the field under his own power.
"Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka limped off with athletic trainers. Was examined on the sideline table for a while. Hard to see exactly what’s up from where we are but he’s still on the table and hasn’t returned," NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo reported from training camp practice.
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"Egbuka, with both cleats off, just walked back to the sideline to watch the rest of practice," Garafolo added.
Egbuka was excellent in his rookie season as the Buccaneers' No. 19 overall draft pick. The former Ohio State standout quickly became a favorite target for Baker Mayfield, reeling in 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns through a full 17-game regular-season schedule.
With the departure of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans this offseason, Egbuka is primed for an even more significant role in 2026.
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The Buccaneers will open up their 2026 regular-season schedule with a Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 13.
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