Throughout the first five weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saw rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka break out as an immediate star. From day one, he has been an elite playmaker within the team’s high-powered offense.
Unfortunately, in Week 6, Egbuka suffered an injury.
During the game, Egbuka went out due to a hamstring injury. As fans wait for a firm timeline for his return, there is concern that the news won’t be good. The Buccaneers have already dealt to injuries at wide receiver for both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
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With that being said, a notable sports doctor has weighed in on the situation in a post on social media. His opinion will not make Tampa Bay fans very happy.
Jesse Morse, who has become a very popular sports figure on X, shared that he doesn’t see Egbuka returning to the field anytime soon.
“The earliest I expect Emeka Egbuka to return is Week 10,” Morse wrote.
Losing Egbuka for any period of time will be difficult for the Buccaneers to recover from. Missing him for at least two more games would be extremely bad news. Over the next two weeks, Tampa Bay will be facing the Detroit Lions on the road and the New Orleans Saints on the road as well.
So far this season in his rookie year, Egbuka has put up big-time numbers. He has racked up 27 receptions for 469 yards and five touchdowns. Very few rookie wideouts are able to make that kind of an impact.
Thankfully, Morse’s possible return date would see him return to the field in Week 10 against the New England Patriots. However, the earliest return date does not mean the most likely. Egbuka could miss more than two games by the sound of his opinion.
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Nothing is set in stone at this point in time. Until an official timeline is released, it’s just guesswork. Hopefully, the reality of the situation is not as bad as Morse believes it to be from seeing the injury.
Expect to hear more news about Egbuka in the near future. For now, it sounds like the Buccaneers will have to do without him for the near future as he works his way back from the injury.
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