The Bucks had a bonus practice day on Wednesday. Their playoff game will be played on Monday night., So Thursday of this week was the first day we all received injury reports. Since the practice was a walk-through, which is customary for the Bucks late in the season, there wasn’t a lot of information that could be gleaned.
It wasn’t until the injury report came out that they were able to put the team together, starting with Baker Mayfield. Mayfield wouldn’t have played if the Bucks had gone full-back, as they did last week. Mayfield is dealing with a rib injury this week, as well as an ankle injury.
Bucks QB Baker Mayfield – Photo courtesy of USA Today
“He wouldn’t have practiced today,” head coach Todd Bowles said. “I hope to see him tomorrow.”
Bowles then discussed how much his game plan needed to be adjusted due to Mayfield’s issues.
“It’s a fine line,” Bowles said. “I don’t think it will affect Dave.” [Canales] As long as you call the game.I think it’s sad [Lewis] He does a really good job of not just calling plays to protect himself, but making sure we get the plays we need to win. Our top priority is winning ballgames, and Baker will tell you that. I don’t think it affects him when he’s outside. ”
Another concern for Bucks fans will be left tackle Tristan Wirfs. He was ill and did not practice. Mr. Bowles admitted last week that he too had a cold, so perhaps Mr. Wirfs had it too. Wirfs also missed practice early last week due to his shoulder injury, so he benefits from an extra day before the game.
Rounding out the list of players who did not participate was inside linebacker KJ Britt, who missed last week’s game. The good news is that special teamer and defensive back Josh Hayes has been limited in practice due to quadriceps and knee injuries, while Mike Green (calf) is in full practice as he still has 21 days until activation. That’s what I did.
In particular, Mayfield and Wirfs will receive a lot of attention in their future practices.
Full injury report for Bucks and Eagles
Here is the full injury report for the Bucks and Eagles, released after Thursday afternoon’s practice.
Bucs LT Tristan Wirfs – Photo Credit: USA Today
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LB KJ Britt – Calf – Did not participate.
DL Mike Green** – Calf – Full Participation
CB Josh Hayes – Quad/Knee – Limited Participation
QB Baker Mayfield – Ankle/Ribs – Did not participate.
T Tristan Wirfs – Illness – Not participating
*The Buccaneers will conduct a walkthrough. The practice report is an estimate.
**Specified to return from injured reserve – currently within 21 days of practice.
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Bucs DB Dee Delaney and Eagles WR AJ Brown – Photo by Cliff Welch/PR
S. Reed Blankenship – groin – did not participate.
WR AJ Brown – Knee – Did not play.
S. Sidney Brown – Knee – Not participating
WR Britten Covey – Groin – Limited Participation
QB Jalen Hurts – Right finger – Limited participation
CB Darius Slay – Knee – Full participation
WR DeVonta Smith – Ankle – Full participation
D’Andre Swift – Illness – Full Participation
