Overview
- Observers say Egbuka was rolled up on after a catch during a joint practice with the New York Jets and limped off the field to be examined on the sideline.
- Reporters who watched the session say he spent time on the trainer’s table, later walked back to the sideline with both cleats off, and did not rejoin practice.
- Coach Todd Bowles told reporters he had no immediate update on Egbuka’s condition after the Wednesday practice and the team has not announced any diagnosis.
- Egbuka, the No. 19 pick in the 2025 draft, had 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns as a rookie and is projected to shoulder more targets after Mike Evans left in free agency.
- The next updates to watch are the Buccaneers’ injury report and Egbuka’s status for Friday’s preseason game and the Sept. 13 regular-season opener in Cincinnati.