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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls a 2-4 week absence the "best-case scenario" for Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield. He dislocated his right thumb in Sunday's loss to the Vikings and is scheduled for additional testing today. Rapoport adds that Mayfield could be out longer depending on the damage to the ligaments in his thumb. We should learn more about his status today, but it looks like it'll be Jalon Daniels under center for at least the next couple of weeks. The undrafted rookie can run, amassing over 1,400 rushing yards across 6 college seasons, but has a long way to go as a passer. He completed just 61.5% of his college passes at 7.8 yards per attempt. Expect a run-heavy attack from the Bucs with Daniels under center, making all the team's pass catchers shaky fantasy bets.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb and is scheduled for an MRI, HC Todd Bowles said after the loss to Minnesota. Mayfield is "likely to miss time," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We should find out how much time tomorrow. Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels is Tampa Bay's backup. He projects as a huge downgrade for the passing game and offense in general.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) put in a full week of practice and is off the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals. He missed most of August with a sprained toe, but it looks like he’ll be ready for a full workload in the opener. Egbuka checks in 24th in the Week 1 WR rankings.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. He missed most of August with a sprained toe but is ready to go for this weekend's opener vs. the Bengals. WR Jalen McMillan (knee) was limited on Wednesday.

Buccaneers WRs Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (knee) practiced on Monday, according to The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud. Both guys missed chunks of August with their injuries but are on track to play vs. the Bengals this weekend. Egbuka will carry elevated risk until we know that toe isn't an issue, but he can be used in most fantasy lineups this week. McMillan is a bench stash for now as Tampa Bay's likely No. 3 target.

Nearly a month ago, Emeka Egbuka went down in a joint practice with the Jets after getting rolled up on resulting in a toe sprain that’s kept him sidelined since. With the Buccaneers remaining optimistic he’ll be available for Week 1, Egbuka is expected to return to practice next week, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Buccaneers GM Jason Licht said the team initially viewed WR Ted Hurst as a long-term investment, but that a strong offseason has him headed for a role this year.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles indicated Saturday that it's not yet certain that WR Emeka Egbuka's injured toe will be ready for Week 1 action.

Emeka Egbuka is traveling with the team to Jacksonville for the team’s final preseason game but isn’t expected to play as he continues to rest his toe injury, per Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Auman says he would be surprised to see Egbuka practice next week as well, as the focus and expectation are to have him back for opening weekend the following week.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka may be in danger of missing the start of the regular season due to a sprained toe he suffered last week. HC Todd Bowles was asked about Egbuka’s Week 1 availability, and he wasn't sure at this time, labeling Egbuka day to day or week to week.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka has been diagnosed with a sprained toe, The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud reports. The team is "very optimistic" that Egbuka will be back for the start of the season, Stroud adds.

After getting rolled up on and limping off the practice field earlier in the day, Emeka Egbuka has been tagged with a toe sprain per Rick Stroud of Tampa Bay Times. The timeline and severity of the toe sprain remain unknown until imaging results come back.

Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka took an end around at training camp and got rolled up on by a teammate. He limped off the field under his own power and was examined on the training table. The injury severity is currently unknown, but he remained walking on the sideline with both cleats off. He will not return to practice today.

The Buccaneers are dealing with multiple injuries at WR this week. That included Jalen McMillan, Chris Godwin, and Emeka Egbuka all sitting out Tuesday night's indoor practice. Tez Johnson left that workout early with a lower-body injury, according to the team website.

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield revealed on Netflix's Quarterback documentary that he sprained his MCL and PCL in Week 2 last year. Mayfield didn't miss any time with those injuries and didn't appear on the injury report with a knee until Week 5. He also dealt with a right biceps injury early last season and sprained the AC joint in his left shoulder near halftime of Week 12. He missed the second half of that game but returned the following week.

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven games of the season, although he did pop for a 7-108-1 line in Week 17. Godwin avoided any further setbacks, though, and has been able to spend this offseason working on his game, rather than rehabbing. "Anytime you have the ability to train for performance and not for recovery, it’s a huge difference," he said recently.