The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were already missing star wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers, the Bucs lost another key offensive weapon. Rookie Emeka Egbuka exited the game with a hamstring injury and, according to Tracy Sandler of FGSN, “Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is doubtful to return for the Bucs.”
But as the Bucs face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, their depth is being tested once again — this time with another key offensive weapon going down.
Emeka Egbuka’s Injury Update
Rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has been one of Tampa Bay’s breakout stars this season, emerging as a go-to target amid injuries to Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. However, his momentum took a hit on Sunday when he exited the game with a hamstring injury.
According to Tracy Sandler of FGSN, “Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is doubtful to return for the Bucs.” That’s a tough blow for a player who’s been vital to the team’s early-season success and a concern for a roster already stretched thin at wide receiver.
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Shaken WR Depth Chart
With Evans, Godwin, and now Egbuka sidelined, Tampa Bay’s receiving corps is stretched thin. The current depth chart reads:
- Sterling Shepard
- Tez Johnson
- Kameron Johnson
- Ryan Miller
Roles are now somewhat interchangeable, and the Bucs will have to rely on these backups to step up. Egbuka was seen on the sideline with his helmet on but is unlikely to return unless further injuries occur.
Bucs’ Early-Season Resilience Tested
The Buccaneers entered Week 6 with a 4-1 record, thriving in close games behind Baker Mayfield’s MVP-caliber play. Egbuka had been a vital contributor, stepping up in the absence of Evans and Godwin. His injury now compounds the team’s challenges at wide receiver and puts additional pressure on Mayfield and the supporting cast.
If Tampa Bay can continue producing under these circumstances, it will underscore just how resilient and adaptable this team has been through the first part of the season.