Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is dealing with a toe injury, which will likely sideline him for the team\u2019s preseason opener against the New York Jets. It could also sideline him for several weeks, which could change how the team is operating on offense.<\/p>\n
\u201dI don\u2019t know the status as of right now because I was on the other field, but I\u2019ll check in with that as soon as I go in. I didn\u2019t see it. They [haven\u2019t] gotten it to me yet,\u201d Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said<\/a>.<\/p>\n With Egbuka out, it opens the door for players like Jalen McMillan and Tez Johnson to earn a larger role within the offense alongside Chris Godwin as the team plays in the preseason opener against the Jets.<\/p>\n Bucs Nation, how do you feel about Egbuka\u2019s injury? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n Today\u2019s Buccaneers news<\/p>\n Fans May Have to Wait to See Buccaneers\u2019 Top Draft Pick Play in Preseason | Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI<\/p>\n Buccaneers first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. is not expected to play<\/a> against the Jets. The Bucs value Bain as a starter on the team moving forward, so keeping him out of the preseason might be the best bet. I think it might be worthwhile giving him at least one or two series to get some of the rest off before going into the regular season, considering he is a rookie after all.<\/p>\n Bucs Camp Insider 8-12: Bucs Dominate End Of Practice, Emeka Egbuka Hurt | Pewter Report<\/p>\n Coming after the fights from Tuesday\u2019s practice, the Bucs ended their joint practices against the Jets on a much stronger note<\/a>. Egbuka\u2019s injury brings a dark cloud over the day, but there is still a lot to be excited about.<\/p>\n David Bailey shines, Geno Smith struggles in feisty joint practice between Jets and Buccaneers | Gang Green Nation<\/p>\n