Missing for another practice

Brown (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The wideout is thus set to be listed as a non-participant for the second practice in a row, leaving his availability for Sunday's game against the Bears murky. The Buccaneers will hope that Brown can get back on the field in some fashion Friday to allay concerns about his ankle injury, but if the 33-year-old can't play this weekend, Tyler Johnson would likely be in store for added opportunities alongside Chris Godwin and Mike Evans in three-receiver sets.