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Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan return to practice for the Buccaneers

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan return to practice for the Buccaneers

Summary

Buccaneers wide receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan returned to practice on Monday following recent injury concerns. Egbuka had been sidelined with a toe injury, while McMillan was managing a knee issue. Head coach Todd Bowles previously indicated both players were trending toward recovery. Their participation marks a progress update as the team prepares for the regular season. Running back Sean Tucker did not participate in the Monday session due to an undisclosed injury. The Buccaneers open their schedule against the Bengals in Cincinnati this Sunday.

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Status Watch

•Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan returned to practice Monday.
•Egbuka is recovering from a toe injury and McMillan from a knee injury.
•Sean Tucker remained off the field with an undisclosed injury.
•The Buccaneers face the Bengals in Cincinnati this Sunday.
•The first official injury report of the week is due Wednesday.

Latest Updates

5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen McMillan back on practice field
5:14 PMYahoo Sports — Emeka Egbuka practicing Monday
4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan return to practice on Monday

What they're saying

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Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told reporters last week that receivers Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan were “headed in the right direction” as they deal with their respective injuries.
— Yahoo Sports