Once the report from Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times broke Tuesday evening of center Ryan Jensen’s return there was one question. When can he return to the playing field?
The question of whether Jensen would play this Sunday was emphatically answered by head coach Todd Bowles. This is definitely the right move. Yes, the Bucs have to win this Sunday, but risking a long-term injury to Jensen isn’t worth that.
Todd Bowles says Ryan Jensen won’t play this week. Just beginning his rehab.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) December 28, 2022
Jensen was at practice Wednesday, but is listed as day-to-day by head coach Bowles.
Bucs' center Ryan Jensen (No. 66) begins his 21-day practice window, where he can be activated at any point.
Jensen suffered a significant knee injury on the second day of training camp. #GoBucs pic.twitter.com/YZm3Kxuuaf
— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) December 28, 2022
A Big Lift For The Guys
"Having him out there and seeing him out there is a big lift for the guys."
🗣️: HC Todd Bowles on @sinjen66 pic.twitter.com/zc3PKmG7O3
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 28, 2022
The Rapoport Report on Jensen
From NFL Now: #Bucs C Ryan Jensen returned to practice after a significant knee injury, and he's still in the rehab phase and not close to playing. But good news, nonetheless. pic.twitter.com/GobtVHEpJK
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2022
Jensen walking on to the Buccaneers’ practice field for the first time since training camp.
👋 @sinjen66 pic.twitter.com/uHIPs4zsvB
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) December 28, 2022
Look for the Bucs to ease Jensen back in slowly. If the team wins this Sunday I’d expect to see Jensen back for the first-round playoff game. If the lose Sunday, don’t expect Jensen back on the field until training camp in 2023.
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