Overview
- Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported Monday that wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan and tackle Justin Skule were practicing while running back Sean Tucker was not seen working.
- Egbuka had missed nearly a month of work after a toe injury suffered in an Aug. 12 joint practice, and his return to practice improves his chances of playing in the Sept. 13 game at Cincinnati.
- McMillan’s appearance on the field is notable because he missed most of 2025 with a severe preseason neck injury, so the team is still likely to monitor his workload closely in the days ahead.
- Egbuka is expected to take on a larger role as Tampa Bay’s top receiver after Mike Evans left in free agency, a shift that matters for Baker Mayfield as he enters a contract‑year season.
- Coaches will need ongoing practice participation and medical clearance to finalize Week‑1 availability, and Tucker’s absence plus rotation at receiver could change early play calling and target distribution.