Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was back at practice on Thursday, and get this, he was a full participant. After dealing with an ankle injury, his full return to practice this week makes his chances of playing against the Packers look way better. That’s a massive shot in the arm for the Bucs offense, for real.
The Big Returns and Who’s Still Hurting
It wasn’t just Godwin making moves. Linebacker Yaya Diaby also returned to practice. He’s been nursing a calf and shoulder, and while it’s good to see him out there, he was a limited participant. So, we’ll have to see how that progresses. But hey, getting those guys back on the field, even in a limited capacity for Diaby, is better than nothing, right? Especially when you look at the list of guys who are still sidelined.
Meanwhile, a few key players are still stuck on the sidelines. Linebacker Reuben Bain (groin, shoulder), linebacker SirVocea Dennis (calf), tight end Ko Kieft (elbow), quarterback Baker Mayfield (right thumb), and cornerback Jacob Parrish (personal reasons) remained completely out of practice. That’s a lot of depth missing, especially at linebacker and with their starting QB. It’s not all bad news on the injury front, though, with running back Bucky Irving (glute), cornerback Benjamin Morrison (quad), defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (ankle, foot), defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (rest), and defensive back Keionte Scott (toe) all being limited participants. Plus, linebacker Josiah Trotter got an upgrade, moving from limited to full participation with his shoulder injury.
What This Means for the Green Bay Showdown
With Godwin looking good to go as a full participant, that’s huge for the Bucs as they prep to face the Packers. His presence alone is a game-changer for their receiving corps. Diaby’s limited return is promising, but the long list of guys still out, especially Mayfield, means the team’s depth is really going to be tested. The upcoming game against the Packers is going to show just how well they can adapt with these practice updates. This is what it comes down to: getting your playmakers ready to roll when it counts.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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