Emeka Egbuka returned to practice on Friday after missing midweek sessions with hip and groin tightness. The Buccaneers welcomed encouraging offensive news with Egbuka’s return to practice this week. His return offers quarterback Baker Mayfield a key option as Tampa Bay prepares for its next test.

Emeka Egbuka had been listed on the injury report as “did not practice” on Wednesday and Thursday, raising questions about his availability. His return indicates a positive trend and makes him a candidate to suit up this weekend. The timing is critical for the Buccaneers, who have leaned on depth in their receiving corps during the season’s opening stretch.

Egbuka’s absence or limitation could narrow the Buccaneers’ receiving options. Chris Godwin is still working back from injury, s

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