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Emeka Egbuka adds lean muscle, feels refreshed

Emeka Egbuka

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Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka said he was able to build lean muscle after allowing his body to rest early in the offseason.

As a 2025 rookie, Egbuka went straight from a championship season at Ohio State to training for the NFL Scouting Combine. From there, he went right into spring workouts and was never really able to take time off. He admits to wearing down in his first season with the Bucs, but he was finally able to take time off earlier this year and now feels like he is good shape for the 2026 season. Egbuka picked up hip and hamstring injuries in September and October and went from being the PPR WR10 in Weeks 1-10 to the WR55 in Weeks 11-18. Former Bucs WR Mike Evans returned from injury in Week 15 and QB Baker Mayfield was reportedly playing through multiple injuries of his own. The confluence of events certainly did not help Egbuka, and we find his weariness explanation plausible enough. A big-time bounce-back season for the second-year wide receiver is in the range of outcomes, especially since Evans is leaving a target vacuum.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

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Emeka Egbuka

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Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said Emeka Egbuka is “going to take huge, huge strides.”

Egbuka floundered a bit down the stretch for fantasy managers after a strong first half of the season — some of that was Mike Evans coming back from injury, some of it was Baker Mayfield apparently playing through several injuries on his own. Still, based on what he did in the first half of the season, it’s plausible to believe he could challenge for a low-end WR1 fantasy ranking in his second season. Robinson certainly had no problem loading up his best receiver (Drake London) with targets last year.
Zac Robinson

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Bucs are finalizing a deal to hire Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson for their offensive coordinator vacancy.

Robinson joined Atlanta two years ago when the team hired Raheem Morris as their head coach. He had previously worked under Sean McVay for five years, working his way up to pass game coordinator for the final two. Robinson started off strong, getting Atlanta to 13th in points scored despite Kirk Cousins struggling in his first year as a Falcon. The switch to Michael Penix in 2025 didn’t go as planned and the team cratered to 24th in scoring. The hope for Baker Mayfield and company will be that Robinson was simply dealt a bad hand in Atlanta. The hiring bodes particularly well for Bucky Irving. Atlanta ranked top-10 in rushing yards in both of Robinson’s seasons with the team.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 1-of-3 targets for eight yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 18 win over the Panthers.

It was another disappointing game for Egbuka, who just didn’t show the same production after getting off to such a sensational start to begin the season. He still finishes with 938 yards on his 63 catches with six touchdowns, and it’s hard to imagine he won’t be one of the top options in the Bucs’ passing attack in 2026. The 23-year-old could get a chance to show out in a playoff game, but in order for that to happen, the Saints will have to beat the Falcons in Week 18
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 3-of-5 targets for 20 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 17 loss to the Dolphins.

After Bucs OC Josh Grizzard said he wanted to get Egbuka involved early, Egbuka did not see a target in the first half of Week 17 against the Dolphins. He was No. 3 in snaps among Bucs wideouts with 39 snaps, though Jalen McMillan once again out-targeted Egbuka. Baker Mayfield failed to hit him on any deep targets, throwing an interception on a fourth quarter look. With the Bucs offense showing inconsistencies, the receiving corps healthy, and Mayfield not hitting deep targets, Egbuka has not been a usable fantasy receiver. The Bucs rookie will need a splash play to retain WR4 utility for Week 18 against the Panthers.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Bucs OC Josh Grizzard said he wants to get the ball to Emeka Egbuka earlier in the game and get him involved.

Egbuka had just one catch on two targets last week, though it did go for 40 yards. He ran fewer routes than Jalen McMillan, making him the Bucs’ No. 4 receiver. Grizzard’s comments make it sound like Egbuka’s role will grow in Week 17, but fantasy managers can’t count on Egbuka given his complete lack of production over the last two months. Egbuka will barely register as a WR5 for the final week of the fantasy football season.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 1-of-2 targets for 40 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 16 loss to the Panthers.

Egbuka has continued to fall down the Bucs’ pass-catching hierarchy with Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan back in the lineup. He was third among Bucs wideouts in snaps, beating out McMillan 36-to-34. However, he ran just 15 routes to McMillan’s 19 routes. Egbuka was targeted just twice, but wound up as the Bucs’ leading receiver as his sole grab went for 40 yards in the fourth quarter. He is a tough fantasy play moving forward, with his snaps and routes suddenly under attack from McMillan. Egbuka is a fantasy WR4 for Week 17 against the Dolphins.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 4-of-7 targets for 64 yards in the Buccaneers’ Week 15 loss to the Falcons.

Well, it’s better than the previous two weeks. Egbuka wasn’t great, but he was involved even with Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan returning from injury Thursday. Still, it’s another statline that pales in comparison to what his early success looked like, and it’s fair to wonder if those numbers are going to come again in 2025. The next chance to do so comes in a massive matchup for the Bucs against the Panthers in Week 16.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 2-of-9 targets for 15 yards in the Bucs’ Week 14 loss to the Saints.

Horribly inefficient of late, Egbuka very much remained so in the rain. The lowlight was a dropped 22-yard touchdown with the Bucs trying for a game-tying score late in the fourth quarter. It wasn’t a perfect ball from Baker Mayfield, but one Egbuka absolutely has to catch. Struggling to rediscover his early- to mid-season form, Egbuka now has to contend with the likely Week 15 return of Mike Evans against the Falcons on Thursday. With the Bucs now in hand-to-hand combat for a playoff berth, Evans will undoubtedly be a point of emphasis, especially in the red zone. That makes Egbuka an even more volatile WR2 option than he has already been the past few weeks.
Mike Evans

TB Wide Receiver #13

Bucs opened the 21-day practice window for WR Mike Evans (collarbone).

Evans gained medical clearance, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, and could suit up as early as this Sunday against the Panthers. Evans would likely take over as the team’s No. 1 receiver of struggling rookie WR Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin. Evans has 14 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown on 32 targets this season. His return to the Tampa offense is a fantasy boon for Baker Mayfield, whose efficiency has fallen off with Evans sidelined.
Emeka Egbuka

TB Wide Receiver #2

Emeka Egbuka caught 4-of-8 targets for 42 yards in the Bucs’ Week 13 win over the Cardinals.

This has somehow become Egbuka’s standard statline of late. He didn’t help himself today with a rough third down drop on the Bucs’ opening series. Baker Mayfield also missed on a potential long gain down the seam. Egbuka is still commanding an impressive target share and maintaining a strong floor. The spiked weeks have just been too few and far between of late. He does have a plus Week 14 matchup in the Saints. He still belongs in every 12-team league lineup.

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The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman said Tucker Kraft (knee) “wouldn’t divulge the plans for his participation early in camp” when asked about them on Sunday.

Kraft has said earlier this offseason that he plays to play in Week 1 with “no pitch count,” and Schneidman himself said late last month that the tight end “should be full go” by then. That said, whether or not Kraft is playing in full by the start of training camp is to be determined. Kraft suffered a torn ACL in Week 9 of last season and could be a candidate for the PUP list to open camp when the Packers take the field for their first practice in 10 days. His status will be one to monitor, but Kraft taking the field in any capacity to start camp would be a good sign.
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Saquon Barkley

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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Saquon Barkley and his family were unharmed after an attempted burglary of their home on Saturday.

According to the Tredyffrin Township Police Department, Barkley’s home was broken into shortly after 5:00 AM EST on Saturday, but suspects had already left the location by the time authorities arrived. Barkley and his family were home at the time of the break-in but were thankfully unharmed. No arrests have been made at this time, and the incident remains under investigation. Barkley is expected to report to training camp next week.
- Zachary Krueger

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Makai Lemon (hamstring) said he will be “100 percent” ready to go for the start of training camp.

Lemon has been sidelined with a hamstring injury for most of the offseason, but the 20th overall pick of this year’s draft is preparing to be a full go when the Eagles first take the practice field on July 29th. Lemon is expected to take on a big role in his first season after the Eagles traded A.J. Brown to the Patriots last month, but whether or not that translates into a breakout rookie campaign is to be determined. DeVonta Smith has been the talk of the offseason for the Eagles and is expected to command a significant portion of the targets in his first season as the WR1, and Philly has been among the most run-heavy teams in the league since signing Saquon Barkley in 2024. Given his time away, the camp reports on Lemon will be one to keep an eye on as this will be our first real look at him since his last season at USC.
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49ers signed P Jack Bouwmeester to a three-year contract.

Bouwmeester joins former undrafted free agent Corliss Waitman on the 49ers’ roster, with the two presumably set for an offseason position battle in camp and during the preseason. The Australia native averaged 44.5 yards per punt with the Longhorns in 2025.
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Seahawks placed NT Deven Eastern on the physically unable to perform list.

The seventh-round pick missed most of OTAs and mini-camp with an unspecified injury and will now be moved to PUP, presumably to pave the way for the Seahawks to add another camp body to their roster. Eastern possesses solid intangibles but was likely on the outside looking in for a roster spot during his rookie season considering the presence of both Byron Murphy and Brandon Pili.
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Ethan Pocic

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Ravens signed C Ethan Pocic to a one-year, $4.5 million contract.

The longtime Browns standout heads to a wide-open situation for a perennial contender following the departure of Tyler Linderbaum this offseason. Pocic would appear to have the inside track to the starting center job considering his veteran status, although he will need to prove his health after tearing his Achilles in December of 2025. His new deal includes a $3 million base valuation, after which he can earn an additional $1.5 million in incentives.
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Levi Wallace retired from the NFL after seven seasons.

Wallace did not play in the league last season, last suiting up for the Broncos in 2024. The 2018 UDFA appeared in 96 games during his career while making 72 starts, with his most notable seasons coming with the Bills. The 31-year-old corner totaled 56 pass breakups and 12 interceptions in his career.
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Aaron Donald

LA Defensive Tackle #99
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Bleacher Report’s James Palmer reports Aaron Donald is “putting himself through football workouts” to determine if he is in shape to return in 2026.

Palmer was quick to point out in his report that Donald has always been a player who has been in great shape, but that “there are differences in football shape and staying in shape.” Donald was spotted working out at the Rams’ facilities last week. Palmer said he believes Donald is currently in the process of checking boxes to evaluate where he stands physically and whether or not he can return to the field and play at a high level after two years away from the game. The Rams aren’t actively pursuing Donald or discussing money with him, per Palmer, but it’s clear the door is opened for him to return if he chooses to do so. Veterans will report to Rams camp on July 25th, which could serve as a soft deadline for when we might expect to get word on a decision from Donald.
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Panthers re-signed OG Brady Christensen.

Christensen started four of the eight games he appeared in for the Panthers last season and has started 34 games over his five-year career. He played exclusively at right guard in 2025 before a torn Achilles ended his season in Week 8. He earned a PFF offensive grade of 74.6 while allowing just one sack and five pressures.
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Alvin Kamara

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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Alvin Kamara’s base salary was reduced to $6 million for 2026.

Kamara can earn up to another $2.5 million via incentives. He was initially set to make up to $11.5 million before his deal was restructured on Wednesday. The Saints were pushing for him to take a pay cut this offseason, but it initially looked like Kamara wasn’t going to budge. Instead, he gives some money back and gets to stay in New Orleans, where he has been adamant about wanting to finish his career. Kamara will serve as Travis Etienne’s backup, likely seeing most of his work on passing downs. He could have some FLEX value in PPR leagues, but Etienne should see most of the carries and still some targets.
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