Buccaneers: Diaby, Egbuka Did Not Practice Ahead of Bears
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers listed OLB Yaya Diaby (knee), WR Emeka Egbuka (foot) and DL Elijah Roberts (personal) as did not participate in practice ahead of their Week Nine game against the Chicago Bears, according to the teams official injury report published by staff writer Brianna Dix. The report showed RB Kenneth Gainwell (hip) and S Tykee Smith (ankle) practiced on a limited basis, while G Cody Mauch (back), QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb) and TE Cade Otton (thumb) had full participation on Wednesday. The Buccaneers Wednesday report provides a midweek snapshot of player availability as the team prepares for Sundays matchup.
The Chicago Bears portion of the same report listed several players who did not participate, including OL Theo Benedet (shoulder), LB T.J. Edwards (personal), DL Grady Jarrett (groin), RB Kyle Monangai (thumb/toe) and RB Zavier Scott (wrist). DB Malik Muhammad II was listed as limited (toe) on Wednesday. Both teams recorded multiple did-not-participate designations in the midweek report, which will be updated as the week progresses toward game day.
The Buccaneers official report noted the injured players and practice statuses on Nov. 4, 2026, and does not project availability for Sunday. Full participation by Mayfield and Otton on Wednesday is a positive indicator for Tampa Bays offensive continuity, while limited work from Gainwell and Smith suggests those players may be managed through the week. The team will provide updated reports later in the week that will clarify who will be active for the Week Nine game.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Wednesdays report leaves some uncertainty for Tampa Bay, as Diaby and Egbuka did not practice and Elijah Roberts was absent for personal reasons; those players midweek non-participation could affect depth on the edges and at receiver if they remain sidelined. The Buccaneers did receive encouraging signs with Baker Mayfield, Cody Mauch and Cade Otton practicing fully, which should help the first-team offense maintain its preparation. On the Chicago side, multiple did-not-participate entries, including Grady Jarrett and T.J. Edwards, could alter the Bears defensive matchups depending on their status later in the week. Teams frequently adjust plans based on subsequent practice reports and the official gameday inactive list, so monitoring Thursday and Friday updates will be important for assessing availability and game-planning implications.