Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, October 28, a massive red flag as Week 8 fast approaches. His availability for the upcoming game is now completely up in the air.
Concussion Protocol Is the Biggest Hurdle
Egbuka’s limited practice status stems from both a concussion and a foot injury. The concussion is the real killer here, because it means he has to make real progress and clear a strict protocol just to be considered for Week 8. No clearing protocol, no playing. It is that simple. You just have to hold your breath and hope he gets through it because every playmaker counts, especially this late in the season.
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This limited status hurts even more because Egbuka has actually been on a roll lately. Over his last two games, the guy has racked up 13 receptions on 25 targets. That is some serious production, making him a legitimate option as a WR3 if he can actually suit up. But all that momentum, all that potential, means absolutely nothing if he is stuck on the sidelines due to these injuries.
Egbuka’s chance to play in Week 8 hinges entirely on his progress through that concussion protocol. It is going to be a tense wait to see if he can get cleared and bring that recent momentum back onto the field for the Buccaneers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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