Optimism for Week 1 status
Egbuka had more tests done on his injured toe Friday, which confirmed a sprain that's stable, and the Buccaneers are optimistic that the second-year wide receiver will be available Week 1 at Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Egbuka was rolled up on by a teammate at Wednesday's practice and limped off the field, but at the time, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported that the issue was deemed to be minor. Friday's testing corroborated that belief, and Egbuka now will focus on getting healthy for Tampa Bay's regular-season opener. Once Egbuka is back to 100 percent, he's expected to lead a WR group composed of Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan (knee) and rookie third-rounder Ted Hurst.
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Emeka Egbuka
Toe sprain to be checked out
Egbuka suffered a sprained toe during Wednesday's practice, and testing will determine the severity of the injury, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Dealing with minor toe injury
Egbuka left Wednesday's practice due to a toe injury that's considered minor, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Injury doesn't appear serious
After leaving Wednesday's practice with an apparent lower-body injury, Egbuka stuck around on the sideline to watch the rest of the session, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Limps off with trainers at Wednesday's practice
Egbuka limped off the field with trainers at Wednesday's practice, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Baker Mayfield
Will rest for first preseason game
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday that Mayfield will be rested for the preseason opener Friday versus the Jets, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Jalen McMillan
Involved in position drills Tuesday
McMillan (knee) is doing individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Jalen McMillan
Remains sidelined at practice
McMillan (knee) did not participate at the Buccaneers' practice Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Back at practice Thursday
Egbuka (lower body) will participate in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Dealing with soreness
Coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka didn't practice Tuesday due to soreness in his lower body, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Tez Johnson
Suffers groin strain
Johnson sustained a strained groin during practice Tuesday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.