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Emeka Egbuka limps off field during Buccaneers joint practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:59 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Emeka Egbuka limps off field during Buccaneers joint practice
Summary

Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka of the Buccaneers limped off the field during a joint practice with the Jets on August 12, 2026. Egbuka suffered the injury after being rolled up on in the end zone during drills. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles was unable to provide an update on Egbuka’s condition, as he was on another field at the time of the incident. The Buccaneers are scheduled to play the Jets on Friday, but the team is not expected to field most starters with injury concerns, raising doubts about Egbuka's participation.

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  • •Emeka Egbuka limped off during a joint practice with the Jets.
  • •He was injured after being rolled up on during drills.
  • •Todd Bowles had no update on Egbuka's condition after practice.
  • •The Buccaneers and Jets are set to play on Friday.
  • •Most starters are expected to be rested, affecting Egbuka's potential play.
Latest Updates
  • 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Bucs' Emeka Egbuka leaves joint practice with Jets limping
  • 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Emeka Egbuka limps off at practice, Todd Bowles has no update
What they're saying
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The Buccaneers did not have an immediate update on wide receiver Emeka Egbuka's status after Wednesday's joint practice with the Jets wrapped up.

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During the Bucs joint practice with the Jets, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka limped off the field with an injury.

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