Bowles is hopeful he will be ready for Week 1.
Emeka Egbuka
Wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Last updated
2026 season
Season projection
TB · WR · WR1
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These are full-season estimates, last updated August 30, 2026. For this week’s matchups and injury status, see Week 2 projections.
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Latest news · 15 reports
Resting a toe injury and unlikely to return next week; focus is on having him back for Week 1.
Will not be seen again before the season opener.
Limited in practice this week, unlikely to play tonight.
Not going through warmups with the team.
Did not work at practice.
Dealing with a toe injury, watching practice in regular shoes.
Sidelined with a toe injury; Bowles described status as day-to-day, week-to-week, and said Week 1 availability is uncertain.
Out of practice with a toe injury.
Underwent specialist testing; confirmed sprain is stable. Bucs optimistic for Week 1 availability.
Expected to receive the most snaps among receivers alongside Godwin.
Injured his toe during Wednesday's joint practice with the Jets.
Left practice with a minor toe injury after being rolled over on; considered not serious.
Limped off and remained on sideline table for extended evaluation; status unclear.
Caught a touchdown pass from Mayfield in red zone work.