Spotted at practice Thursday
Gainwell (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Gainwell's participation level remains to be seen, but he has taken a step in the right direction after sitting out Wednesday's practice. The change-of-pace running back is coming off his heaviest workload of the season, as Gainwell handled 14 touches in the run-heavy Week 7 win over the Panthers after touching the ball no more than seven times in any of his first six games with the Buccaneers. Even if healthy, Gainwell is expected to cede the majority of backfield opportunities to Bucky Irving against the Falcons on Sunday, and Sean Tucker is also a candidate for usage.
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Emeka Egbuka
Practicing in regular jersey
Egbuka (concussion/foot) is wearing a regular jersey at Thursday's practice, suggesting he has been cleared for contact, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Baker Mayfield
Still wearing glove on throwing hand
Mayfield, who was a full practice participant Wednesday, said that he's still taking a day-by-day approach when it comes to wearing a glove to protect his dislocated right thumb, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Kenny Gainwell
Held out Wednesday
Gainwell (hip) was held out Wednesday due to the injury he sustained against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Officially limited Wednesday
Egbuka (concussion/foot) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Progressing in recovery
Head coach Todd Bowles said Egbuka (concussion/foot) took part in individual drills Wednesday, but the wide receiver will need to do more Thursday to progress toward a return to action, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Emeka Egbuka
Practicing in non-contact jersey
Egbuka (concussion/foot) was on the field for the start of Wednesday's practice and was donning a non-contact jersey, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
Jalon Daniels
Returns to backup role in Week 7
Daniels was back in his primary reserve role behind Baker Mayfield in Sunday's 43-13 win over the Panthers.
Cade Otton
No catches in blowout win
Otton failed to catch his only target during Sunday's 43-13 win over the Panthers.
Sean Tucker
Notches touchdown in win
Tucker rushed seven times for 52 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 43-13 win against Carolina.
Tez Johnson
Reaches end zone in blowout win
Johnson caught both of his targets for 33 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 43-13 win over the Panthers.