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Two Starters Couldn’t Practice

The Bucs had two key starters, one on offense and one on defense, who did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Neither was a huge surprise. Outside linebacker YaYa Diaby, who sprained an MCL last week in the bludgeoning…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 AM
Two Starters Couldn’t Practice
Key Things to Know
  • Buccaneers starters YaYa Diaby and Emeka Egbuka both missed Wednesday's practice due to injuries.
  • Outside linebacker YaYa Diaby is dealing with an MCL sprain suffered last week.
  • Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka cleared concussion protocol but remains sidelined with a foot injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tampa Bay Buccaneers starters YaYa Diaby and Emeka Egbuka did not participate in Wednesday's practice. Outside linebacker Diaby missed the session after spraining an MCL the previous week, while wide receiver Egbuka continues to be sidelined by a foot injury despite recently clearing concussion protocol.

Head coach Todd Bowles has not yet ruled Diaby out for Sunday night's game against the Chicago Bears, nor has the team placed him on injured reserve. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Elijah Roberts was also absent from practice due to an excused personal matter.

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