Emeka Egbuka reflects on Mike Evans' absence in Buccaneers camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, preparing for training camp in 2026, find themselves without longtime wide receiver Mike Evans, who recently joined the San Francisco 49ers. Emeka Egbuka expressed that it feels 'a little weird' not having Evans around, describing him as synonymous with the franchise. Egbuka, in his second year, stated gratitude for learning from Evans during his rookie season and expects his former teammate to excel in his new role with the 49ers. The Buccaneers are now looking to establish a new identity among their reshaped receiving corps in Evans' absence.
- •Mike Evans spent 12 seasons with the Buccaneers before joining the 49ers.
- •Emeka Egbuka acknowledged Evans' legendary status in Tampa Bay.
- •Egbuka is entering his second year with the team.
- •Buccaneers aim to reshape their receiving identity without Evans.
- •Training camp for the Buccaneers is currently underway.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Emeka Egbuka says it’s ‘weird’ not having Mike Evans around
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have enteried unfamiliar territory without Mike Evans in training camp in 2026, and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka admitted “it is a little weird” not having the former Buc around. Asked about Evans’ absence by CBS Sports, Egbuka described the franchise legend as being “Tampa through and through,” noting that Evans has […]
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