Buccaneers Wide Receiver Emeka Egbuka Limps Off vs Jets in Joint Practice, Doesn't Return
Benjamin Morrison is back on the field as he tries to secure a role after injuries and a 47 Pro Football Focus grade.
- On Wednesday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Benjamin Morrison returned to practice following a hamstring injury, while wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field with an apparent lower-body injury.
- Egbuka, the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, is poised for an expanded offensive role following Mike Evans' departure to San Francisco, having recorded 63 catches for 938 yards as a rookie.
- Morrison, a second-round pick from Notre Dame, has struggled with persistent hamstring issues that limited his playing time last season; his return marks a critical step toward 2026 defensive improvement.
- Neither player is expected to play in the preseason opener against the New York Jets on Friday, and head coach Todd Bowles provided no immediate update on Egbuka's injury severity.
- Quarterback Jake Browning also missed Wednesday's practice with a back injury, compounding the Buccaneers' health concerns ahead of their Sept. 13 regular season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limps off vs Jets in joint practice, doesn't return
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field during a joint practice with the New York Jets.
Doctor & Injury Expert Raises Major Concern After Emeka Egbuka Exits Buccaneers Practice With Limp
One awkward moment at Buccaneers practice has suddenly put Emeka Egbuka’s health under the spotlight. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ wide receiver was seen leaving the field after a joint practice session with the New York Jets, with a limp. A doctor and injury expert raised a concern that could have implications beyond Wednesday’s practice. “Oh no. Emeka Egbuka took an end around and got rolled up. Tried getting up off the ground, went back down for…
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