The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just wrapped up joint practices with the New York Jets, and there are three major takeaways heading into Friday night's preseason opener. First, Baker Mayfield and the Bucs offense delivered in a two-minute drill, with rookie receiver Ted Hurst making big plays before Mayfield connected with Cade Otton for the touchdown. Then, the Bucs rookies continued to make noise. Ayden Garnes recorded two pass breakups while working with the first-team defense, while Rueben Bain Jr. and Josiah Trotter showed the physicality Tampa Bay needs from its revamped defense. But the biggest concern is Emeka Egbuka's injury. The rookie receiver left practice after his foot was rolled up. Initial testing indicated a sprained toe, with imaging needed to determine the severity. Is this a short-term scare or something the Bucs need to worry about? Dan Holmi breaks down the latest Buccaneers news, Baker Mayfield, Emeka Egbuka, Ted Hurst, Ayden Garnes, Rueben Bain Jr., Josiah Trotter, Cade Otton and what the Jets joint practices tell us about Tampa Bay heading into the preseason. Topics: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bucs news, Bucs training camp, Emeka Egbuka injury, Baker Mayfield, Ted Hurst, Ayden Garnes, Rueben Bain Jr., Josiah Trotter, Cade Otton, Bucs vs Jets, Buccaneers preseason, NFL preseason, 2026 Bucs. Subscribe to the Bucs Minutecast for fast, opinionated Tampa Bay Buccaneers coverage. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Download Upside with my link or use my code DAN77949 to get 50¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 20% extra cash back on your first restaurant or grocery purchase! UPSIDE Get $20 off your first SEATGEEK purchase over $50 with code MINUTECAST at SEATGEEK. Need a high-protein snack? Righteous Felon delivers premium, pasture-raised Black Angus beef with bold flavors and 10g of protein per serving. Keto-friendly, gluten-free, and sustainably sourced—get 15% off with code MINUTECAST at RIGHTEOUS FELON.
