(670 The Score) Tom Brady and the Buccaneers could be missing their most prominent playmakers when they visit the Bears on Thursday night.
Buccaneers top receivers Mike Evans (ankle), Chris Godwin (hamstring), Scotty Miller (hip/groin) and Justin Watson (chest) didn't practice Tuesday. Running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) also didn't participate.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice. That news came on the same day the Buccaneers placed tight end O.J. Howard on injured reserve due to a torn Achilles.
With it being a short week of preparation, all of those Buccaneers are in jeopardy of missing the game against the Bears, who had a mostly clean injury report on their end. Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (knee) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, as he has been all season. Safety Deon Bush (hamstring) and safety Sherrick McManis (hamstring) didn't practice.
The Buccaneers are averaging 30 points through four games this season since Brady's arrival in March.
Kickoff between the Bears (3-1) and Buccaneers (3-1) is scheduled for 7:20 p.m. CT on Thursday from Soldier Field.
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