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Panthers Get Injury Announcement On Bucs’ Emeka Egbuka

The Carolina Panthers have a massive NFC South Division game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. A season ago, these were the two teams who competed late for the division title, and the expectation by many…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 3:48 PM
Panthers Get Injury Announcement On Bucs’ Emeka Egbuka
Key Things to Know
  • Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was ruled out against the Panthers due to a concussion.
  • Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield returns from injury wearing a protective glove on his right thumb.
  • Veteran Chris Godwin and rookie Ted Hurst III will lead the Buccaneers' available wide receivers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka has been officially ruled out of Sunday's Week 7 divisional game against the Carolina Panthers. Egbuka did not clear concussion protocol in time after suffering a head injury following Week 6, leaving Tampa Bay without one of its key offensive targets for the NFC South showdown.

While the Buccaneers will welcome back starting quarterback Baker Mayfield from a thumb injury, their receiving corps will rely on Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst III, and David Sills V. The Panthers are dealing with their own personnel shortages, listing pass rusher Jaelan Phillips among inactive players alongside sidelined cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson.

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