The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are about to get a familiar face back on the practice field this Wednesday. Wide receiver David Sills is officially starting his 21-day return-to-practice window from injured reserve, and that’s a big deal for a receiving corps that’s seen some hits already this season. He’s been sidelined for five games with a hamstring injury, but his return could inject some much-needed life back into the Bucs’ offense.
Tampa Bay’s Receiving Room Gets a Boost
Look, the Bucs kicked off the season with a solid six receivers on their active roster, but injuries have already started to bite. Jalen McMillan hit injured reserve on September 30 with a knee injury, which definitely thinned things out. Now, with Sills back in the mix, they’ve got three weeks to officially activate him from IR, and you gotta bet they’ll be watching him closely to see if he’s ready to roll sooner rather than later. Getting him back healthy could be a real shot in the arm for Tampa Bay.
Why the Zac Robinson Connection Matters
Here’s the real kicker: Sills isn’t just some random free agent. He joined the Buccaneers this past May specifically because he was following their new offensive coordinator, Zac Robinson, over from Atlanta. Think about that for a second. This guy already knows Robinson’s system inside and out, having played in his Falcons offense in 2025. And it wasn’t just a casual stint either; 2025 was Sills’ career-best season, where he hauled in 18 catches for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Before that, he spent 2021-22 with the Giants, 2023 in Denver, and 2024 on the Broncos’ practice squad. Overall, he’s got 33 career games, 11 starts, 31 catches for 315 yards, and two scores under his belt. That kind of existing chemistry with the OC, especially when coming off an injury, is invaluable.
So, the Bucs are on the clock. They’ve got three weeks to get Sills fully back and ready. Given the injury to McMillan and Sills’ proven track record with Zac Robinson, don’t be surprised if we see him activated well within that window. He could be a crucial piece as Tampa Bay navigates the rest of the season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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