Bucs' Emeka Egbuka Diagnosed With Sprained Toe; Team Calls Status 'Optimistic'

Overview

• Egbuka was rolled on during a Wednesday practice and left limping before team doctors ordered imaging that led to a sprain diagnosis.
• Team reporters and NFL Network coverage described the injury as minor and said Tampa Bay is very optimistic he will be ready for the regular season.
• The Buccaneers plan to limit Egbuka's activity in camp and he is unlikely to see significant, if any, playing time in the preseason opener against the Jets.
• Egbuka was a 2025 first-round pick who finished his rookie year with 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns, a track record that makes his availability important to Tampa Bay's offense after Mike Evans' departure.
• Toe sprains can range from a few days to several weeks depending on imaging and formal grading, so the club's next public update after specialist review will determine whether he is cleared for Week 1.