Emeka Egbuka - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Officially questionable for Week 9 Egbuka (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago.

Impact Egbuka has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, and while he's cleared the protocol for head injuries, the latter issue has lingered into this week. After opening Week 9 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, he's logged back-to-back full sessions, but head coach Todd Bowles also relayed to Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Friday that Egbuka will be a game-time decision. Considering the Buccaneers have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many options to pivot to if Egbuka ends up being inactive.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Could be game-time call Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Egbuka (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka was a full practice participant Thursday and reportedly looked healthy at Friday's practice, but it sounds like he'll be listed as questionable on the final injury report. It could be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers if Egbuka actually comes down to a game-time call Sunday night. Confirmation of a full practice Friday would hint at a return to action.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Looks ready for Sunday Egbuka (foot) has been "full go" at practice and doesn't appear to have had any setbacks ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact With Egbuka having logged a full practice Thursday and seemingly repeating that Friday morning, he appears ready to return from a two-game absence. He should handle his usual workload in a matchup between two of the NFC's hottest teams Sunday night.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to full practice Egbuka (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact After missing Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was back in the mix in full on Thursday. The second-year wideout has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, but appears to be on track to return Sunday in Chicago. Getting Egbuka back in the fold would be a boon for a Buccaneers' passing game which has yet to hit its stride this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Egbuka, who was present for practice Thursday, was spotted testing his injured foot, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact While Egbuka opened up the practice week with a 'DNP' on Wednesday, Auman relays that the wideout was running full speed on the side during that session. The Buccaneers' official practice report will reveal the official Thursday participation level of Egbuka, who last saw game action in Week 6.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, but the wide receiver was able to run on a side field, the the Buccaneers will see how he feels Thursday, Scott...

Impact Egbuka was able to clear ths concussion protocol last Friday, but he still missed this past Sunday's win against the Falcons due to a foot injury, marking a second absence in a row. Seemingly, Wednesday's bit of running is a test to get a sense of where Egbuka stands, health-wise, so Thursday's session could be revealing for his chances to return to action Sunday at Chicago.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Works on the side Wednesday Egbuka (foot) was spotted running on the side with a trainer Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka, who last suited up for game action in Week 6, was limited at practice last Wednesday and Thursday before logging a 'DNP' on Friday. It remains to be seen what his participation level will be as the week unfolds, but if Egbuka remains sidelined Sunday night against the Bears, Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson would be in line to lead Tampa Bay's Week 9 WR corps.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 8 Egbuka (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Bucs' official site reports.

Impact With the concussion no longer the issue, Egbuka's availability is now being dictated by his foot injury. His absence will force Tez Johnson and Ted Hurst into more snaps and targets alongside veteran slot man Chris Godwin. Egbuka's next chance to play will be Week 9 against the Bears. The Bucs then have their bye the following week.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Friday's practice Egbuka (concussion/foot) was not practicing Friday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact After logging a limited practice Thursday, Egbuka's absence Friday represents a step back in his concussion recovery ahead of Sunday's game against the Falcons. He's also still dealing with his previous foot injury. If Egbuka can't play Sunday against the Falcons, Tez Johnson and rookie Ted Hurst would be in line for increased snaps alongside veteran Chris Godwin at receiver.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Thursday Egbuka (concussion) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Egbuka was limited again, he shed the non-contact jersey and worked in a normal practice jersey Thursday. He was still dialed back enough to be listed as limited, but he seems to be making progress as Sunday approaches. Egbuka is working back from a concussion and a foot injury.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in regular jersey Egbuka (concussion/foot) is wearing a regular jersey at Thursday's practice, suggesting he has been cleared for contact, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, and it remains to be seen whether he can upgrade to full participation Thursday, but he looks to be trending in the right direction on his quest to clear concussion protocol prior to Sunday's game against the Falcons. The 2025 first-round pick sat out Tampa Bay's Week 7 win over the Panthers, so if Egbuka returns to action Sunday, he would be catching passes from Baker Mayfield in a game for the first time since Week 3.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Wednesday Egbuka (concussion/foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Head coach Todd Bowles told Scott Smith of the team's official site earlier Wednesday that Egbuka participated in individual drills at practice, but the wide receiver will need to increase his activity level Thursday to progress toward a return to action. Egbuka already has missed one game due to a concussion and a foot injury, and he requires clearance from an independent neurologist to have a chance to play again.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in recovery Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (concussion/foot) took part in individual drills Wednesday, but the wide receiver will need to do more Thursday to progress toward a return to ac...

Impact Egbuka sat out this past Sunday at Carolina due to a concussion and a foot injury, which capped him to just one limited session last week (Friday). It appears as if he'll go down as limited again this Wednesday, especially considering he was seen wearing a non-contact jersey, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. In the end, Egbuka will need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to be eligible to play in an actual game.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in non-contact jersey Egbuka (concussion/foot) was on the field for the start of Wednesday's practice and was donning a non-contact jersey, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka missed his first game of the season in last Sunday's blowout win over the Panthers, but he was able to upgrade to limited practice participation at the end of the week after being held out of the first two sessions. The wideout looks poised to practice again Wednesday as at a limited participant, but he'll need to take full contact and get cleared by an independent neurologist before being removed from the five-step concussion protocol.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Emeka Egbuka takes part in some drills Friday Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka showed some progress Friday but will not play in Week 7

OCTOBER 24 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out for Sunday's game Egbuka (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka was doubtful to play, but the official designation is more definitive. Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson figure to take most of the WR snaps this Sunday at Carolina.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 7 Egbuka (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka is still working his way through the league's concussion protocol, so Tampa Bay appears set to head into Week 7 with Chris Godwin, rookie Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson leading the wideout corps. Cade Otton could also see a bump in targets with Egbuka out of the picture.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing Friday Egbuka (concussion/foot) is practicing Friday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Egbuka didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but there is still some chance he quickly makes his way through concussion protocol. The toe injury seems like less of a threat to his Week 7 availability this Sunday against Carolina.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Officially non-participant Thursday Egbuka (concussion/foot) was deemed a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Egbuka is fighting an uphill battle ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers after being unable to log any practice activity Wednesday or Thursday. The 2025 first-round pick was spotted working with trainers on a side field Thursday as he works his way through concussion protocol. Egbuka would need to clear concussion protocol to suit up Sunday, and a foot injury further complicates his path to playing.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Working on side Thursday Egbuka (concussion/foot) was working on the side with a trainer at Thursday's practice, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact After sitting out Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was spotted Thursday but it remains to be seen whether or not he will be credited with any official level of practice participation. He'll need to log a full practice Friday to have a chance to clear concussion protocol before Sunday's game against the Panthers, and Egbuka is also nursing a foot injury to further complicate his path to availability.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Egbuka (concussion/foot) was a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Egbuka is being listed with a concussion and foot injury. At least in the short term, he'll be subject to the protocol for head injuries before he'll be able to suit up again, so how he progresses in practice, if at all, as the week goes on may provide a sense of his chances to suit up Sunday at Carolina.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in OT loss Egbuka caught seven of 16 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-19 overtime loss to the Steelers.

Impact It was the first time this season that Egbuka got double-digit targets, but the volume didn't turn into a whole lot of production aside from a two-yard TD in the second quarter. Egbuka still set a new season high in receptions, and he remains the first look for rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels while he fills in for Baker Mayfield (thumb). Egbuka will take a 28-240-2 line on 49 targets into a Week 7 clash with the Panthers.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Rodgers throws 2 late TD passes as Steelers storm back to beat Buccaneers 26-19 in OT

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OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers vs. Todd Bowles should be quite a chess match when Steelers visit the Buccaneers

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OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

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