The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have certainly stirred the pot in the early days of free agency. They've bolstered their roster by adding running back Kenneth Gainwell and linebacker Alex Anzalone. However, the departures of long-time wide receiver Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers and cornerback Jamel Dean to the Pittsburgh Steelers have left some big shoes to fill.
Amidst these roster changes, the Buccaneers had to address an off-field issue involving wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. It turns out, a Twitter account falsely claiming to be Egbuka raised eyebrows with a controversial tweet questioning the reality of CTE. The Buccaneers swiftly clarified that this account is neither owned nor operated by Egbuka, making it clear that it's not affiliated with him or the team.
For those curious, Egbuka doesn't have a Twitter account at all. ESPN's Jenna Laine confirmed this after speaking with the Buccaneers, advising fans to mute or block the fake account to avoid any confusion.
This distraction comes at a busy time for the Buccaneers, as the league year just kicked off. With Mike Evans moving on, Egbuka is expected to step up in a big way.
As a first-round pick last year, he made waves with 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns on 127 targets. Despite these impressive stats, he was overlooked for the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award.
As the Buccaneers navigate the rest of the offseason, all eyes will be on how they adjust and move forward. And remember, if you stumble upon a Twitter account claiming to be Egbuka, it's not the real deal.