Emeka Egbuka returns to practice for Buccaneers before Bengals game

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Emeka Egbuka returns to practice for Buccaneers before Bengals game
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is set to play in the team's Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Egbuka missed portions of the preseason while managing a toe injury but returned to full practice sessions this week. The second-year receiver is expected to contribute to the passing attack led by quarterback Baker Mayfield. Both players previously struggled to maintain on-field chemistry during the prior season due to recurring injuries. Egbuka’s ability to participate fully in practice reduces concerns regarding his availability for the upcoming game. The coaching staff and fantasy football managers will look to his performance as an indicator of his health and status as a primary target in the offense.

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  • Emeka Egbuka returned to full practice for the Buccaneers this week.
  • The receiver was limited throughout the preseason due to a toe injury.
  • Tampa Bay faces the Cincinnati Bengals in their Week 1 matchup.
  • Baker Mayfield and Egbuka look to re-establish their passing chemistry.
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Emeka Egbuka is ready for Week 1 after battling a toe injury, and the Buccaneers receiver could be primed for a huge performance against the Bengals.

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