Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan return to practice for the Buccaneers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan is taking part in drills Monday after missing time
"Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka returned to practice Monday after missing time
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:26 PMJalen McMillan back on practice field
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan is taking part in drills Monday after missing time
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 5:14 PMEmeka Egbuka practicing Monday
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka returned to practice Monday after missing time
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:55 PMEmeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan return to practice on Monday
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.
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