The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to set the record straight on wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.
Fans grew concerned on Wednesday after an X account allegedly belonging to Egbuka began making several bizarre posts. One such post (from the handle @EgbukaEmeka) controversially read, “Is CTE even real?”
Later in the day on Wednesday, the Buccaneers addressed the situation. They stated that the account was not at all affiliated with either Egbuka or their organization.
“The below account is neither owned nor operated by Emeka Egbuka,” the team wrote. “It is in no way affiliated with Emeka or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”
The below account is neither owned nor operated by Emeka Egbuka. It is in no way affiliated with Emeka or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. https://t.co/d3uZHhH5Nc
— Buccaneers Communications (@BuccaneersComms) March 11, 2026
Here is a screenshot of the post from the account, which has since been suspended by X.
See way too many legit people on here following this account. This is not Emeka Egbuka.
— Buckeye HQ (@RealisticBuck) March 11, 2026
Block this account https://t.co/CbiOBZ78ab pic.twitter.com/QUFVWkeafC
The real Egbuka, 23, is coming off a standout rookie season for Tampa Bay. He caught 63 passes for 938 yards and six touchdowns while playing in all 17 games. Egbuka is expected to have an even larger role in 2026 now that longtime Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans has since moved on to another NFC team.
