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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Active for Sunday's game
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 5:59 PM
Egbuka (foot) is active for Sunday's contest at Chicago, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Egbuka is back in action Sunday after clearing the concussion protocol prior to Week 8 and then doing enough on his foot injury during Week 9 prep to put an end to a two-game absence. Because he was a full participant Thursday and Friday, he should be good for his typical 8.2 targets per game from his six appearances on the campaign. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Expected to return Sunday
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 5:16 AM
Egbuka (foot), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Chicago, is slated to return to action, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: On the heels of two games on the sideline due to a concussion and a foot injury, Egbuka kicked off this week as a non-participant Wednesday before logging back-to-back full sessions Thursday and Friday. Despite clearing the protocol for head injuries ahead of Week 8 action, he was listed as questionable with the foot issue ahead of Sunday's matchup, but Pelissero's report indicates Egbuka is trending toward active status. Egbuka's availability will be clarified approximately 90 minutes before an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. |
Ready for Sunday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 9:18 PM
Wirfs (toe) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Wirfs appeared on Thursday's injury report as a non-participant with a toe injury. The star left tackle managed to upgrade to limited for Friday's session. The upgrade to limited participation was enough to clear Wirfs of any injury designation, and the veteran protector is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest. |
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Will suit up at Chicago
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 6:22 PM
Smith (ankle) does not carry an official injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Smith was limited at practice by an ankle issue Wednesday and Thursday, but he managed to practice in full Friday and avoid taking an injury designation into the weekend. He projects to start at safety next to Antoine Winfield in Week 9. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Officially questionable for Week 9
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 2:23 PM
Egbuka (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Chicago.
Analysis: Egbuka has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, and while he's cleared the protocol for head injuries, the latter issue has lingered into this week. After opening Week 9 prep with a DNP on Wednesday, he's logged back-to-back full sessions, but head coach Todd Bowles also relayed to Greg Auman of Fox Sports on Friday that Egbuka will be a game-time decision. Considering the Buccaneers have an 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Sunday, there won't be many options to pivot to if Egbuka ends up being inactive. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Could be game-time call
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 11:19 AM
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Friday that Egbuka (foot) will be a game-time decision for Sunday night's game against the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Egbuka was a full practice participant Thursday and reportedly looked healthy at Friday's practice, but it sounds like he'll be listed as questionable on the final injury report. It could be a frustrating situation for fantasy managers if Egbuka actually comes down to a game-time call Sunday night. Confirmation of a full practice Friday would hint at a return to action. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Looks ready for Sunday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 10:37 AM
Egbuka (foot) has been "full go" at practice and doesn't appear to have had any setbacks ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bears, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: With Egbuka having logged a full practice Thursday and seemingly repeating that Friday morning, he appears ready to return from a two-game absence. He should handle his usual workload in a matchup between two of the NFC's hottest teams Sunday night. |
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Six takedowns in win
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 9:21 PM
Trotter recorded six total tackles (two solo) during Sunday's 16-0 victory over Atlanta.
Analysis: Trotter was limited by an illness at practice ahead of Week 8, and he ultimately secured a season-low six stops in the win. The rookie linebacker has still been out to quite the impressive start to his first NFL campaign, compiling 68 total tackles (32 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding a pick-six over seven contests so far. |
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Secures interception in win
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 9:08 PM
Parrish registered seven total tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed, including an interception, during Sunday's 16-0 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Parrish was able to notch multiple passes defensed for the fifth straight game, and he was able to reel in his second interception of the year, jumping in front of a short pass from Falcons quarterback Michael Penix in the second quarter. The cornerback has now compiled 36 total tackles (30 solo) and 13 passes defensed, including two interceptions, over seven contests so far during the 2026 regular season. |
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Picks off two passes in victory
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 8:57 PM
Anzalone recorded six total tackles (three solo) and two interceptions in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Anzalone was able to secure exactly six takedowns for the second straight week, but his biggest impact came in the passing game. The linebacker intercepted Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix twice in the first quarter, jumping in front of a short passes intended for Drake London and Jahan Dotson. Anzalone has now registered 42 total tackles (17 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a career-high three interceptions over eight games so far during the 2026 regular season. |
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DNP on Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6:58 PM
Wirfs (toe) did not practice Thursday.
Analysis: It's a new injury for the Bucs' star left tackle, but perhaps it was more of a maintenance day for the veteran. Justin Skule and Benjamin Chukwuma would be options to play Week 9 if Wirfs can't go. |
Kenny Gainwell Kenny Gainwell Full practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:57 PM
Gainwell (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gainwell also tended to a hip injury last week, when he got back to full by Friday, but he still entered the weekend listed as questionable for Week 8 action. He proceeded to suit up this past Sunday against the Falcons and split Tampa Bay's backfield with Bucky Irving, logging a 50 percent snap share and going for 140 yards on 25 carries in rainy conditions. Considering Gainwell followed up Wednesday's limited session with an uncapped one Thursday, he's good to go for Sunday's road showdown with the Bears. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Upgrades to full practice
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:55 PM
Egbuka (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's practice, Egbuka was back in the mix in full on Thursday. The second-year wideout has missed the last two games due to a concussion and a foot injury, but appears to be on track to return Sunday in Chicago. Getting Egbuka back in the fold would be a boon for a Buccaneers' passing game which has yet to hit its stride this season. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Back at practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 11:04 AM
Egbuka, who was present for practice Thursday, was spotted testing his injured foot, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: While Egbuka opened up the practice week with a DNP on Wednesday, Auman relays that the wideout was running full speed on the side during that session. The Buccaneers' upcoming official practice report will reveal the official Thursday participation level of Egbuka, who last saw game action in Week 6. |
Jalen McMillan Jalen McMillan Won't be back until after bye
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 10:08 AM
McMillan (knee) isn't expected back until after Tampa Bay's Week 10 bye, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: McMillan was initially given a return timetable of 6-to-8 weeks after aggravating a PCL sprain in his left knee in Week 3. Head coach Todd Bowles said McMillan won't have his window to return from IR opened before the Buccaneers face the Bears on Sunday, and Tampa Bay will be on bye the following week, so McMillan's next chance to play won't come until Nov. 22 at Detroit. |
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Limited to open week
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 9:32 PM
Smith (ankle) was a limited participant at the Buccaneers' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Smith was less than 100 percent to open the week after recording two total tackles (one solo) during the team's 16-0 win over the Falcons in Week 8. The safety may have picked up an ankle injury in the contest, and he will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday night's contest against Chicago. |
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Kenny Gainwell Kenny Gainwell Limited Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 8:15 PM
Gainwell (hip) was listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report.
Analysis: Gainwell sustained a hip injury during the Buccaneers' Week 7 win at Carolina, but he played through the issue en route to 14 carries for 88 yards. He then followed a DNP/LP/FP practice regimen last week before being listed as questionable for this past Sunday's game against the Falcons, for which he was active. Gainwell then reeled off a career-best 140 yards on 25 carries while working in tandem with fellow RB Bucky Irving. With a capped session under his belt to begin this week, Gainwell seems to be in a better spot than he was a week ago, but Friday's practice report will reveal if he enters the weekend with a designation for Sunday's game in Chicago. |
Bauer Sharp Bauer Sharp Playing time on upswing
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 1:17 PM
Sharp went without a target while playing 19 of the Buccaneers' 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-0 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: After logging single-digit snaps on offense in each of the first six games of the season, Sharp appears to have firmly supplanted Ko Kieft as the Buccaneers' No. 3 tight end behind Cade Otton and Payne Durham. Sharp played a quarter of the snaps in a Week 7 win over the Buccaneers before bumping up to a season-high 32 percent share during Sunday's victory. The rookie sixth-round pick out of LSU will likely continue to be utilized mainly as a blocker; he's drawn just one target (a 21-yard reception) while running only nine total routes so far this season. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 12:29 PM
Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, but the wide receiver was able to run on a side field, and the Buccaneers will see how he feels Thursday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Egbuka was able to clear ths concussion protocol last Friday, but he still missed this past Sunday's win against the Falcons due to a foot injury, marking a second absence in a row. Seemingly, Wednesday's bit of running is a test to get a sense of where Egbuka stands, health-wise, so Thursday's session could be revealing for his chances to return to action Sunday at Chicago. |
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Emeka Egbuka Emeka Egbuka Works on the side Wednesday
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 11:17 AM
Egbuka (foot) was spotted running on the side with a trainer Wednesday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Analysis: Egbuka, who last suited up for game action in Week 6, was limited at practice last Wednesday and Thursday before logging a DNP on Friday. It remains to be seen what his participation level will be as the week unfolds, but if Egbuka remains sidelined Sunday night against the Bears, Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst and Tez Johnson would be in line to lead Tampa Bay's Week 9 WR corps. |
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