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Bucs’ WR Crisis Deepens as Rookie Emeka Egbuka Exits With Hamstring Injury

His outlook for upcoming weeks remains uncertain given the nature of hamstring injuries.

Oct 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs for a gain past San Francisco 49ers linebacker Tatum Bethune (48) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.
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Overview

  • Egbuka suffered a third-quarter hamstring injury against the 49ers and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
  • Tampa Bay already entered Week 6 without Mike Evans due to a hamstring strain and Chris Godwin because of a fibula injury.
  • With the top receivers unavailable, the rotation shifted to Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson and Ryan Miller.
  • Baker Mayfield responded with a 45-yard touchdown pass to rookie Tez Johnson shortly after Egbuka left the game.
  • Egbuka had 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns entering Week 6, highlighting his importance to the Bucs’ passing attack.