Emeka Egbuka diagnosed with sprained toe, likely ready for Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Emeka Egbuka of the Buccaneers suffered a sprained toe during practice on Wednesday. He underwent further testing, which confirmed the injury. Despite limping off the field, the team is optimistic he will be available for the season opener. Egbuka had 63 catches for 938 yards and six touchdowns in his rookie season and is projected to have a larger role this year without Mike Evans.
- •Egbuka limped off during joint practice with the Jets.
- •His injury was confirmed as a sprained toe after testing.
- •The Buccaneers are hopeful he will play in Week 1.
- •Egbuka is expected to take on a bigger role this season.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Emeka Egbuka has sprained toe, should be good for Week 1
"The Buccaneers received good news about wide receiver Emeka Egbuka's injury on Friday.
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