Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Finale Is Expected To Feature Tom Brady

Tom Brady is expected to play in Saturday's Buccaneers preseason finale

Share Market Daily Writer By Mahesh Limbani Published August 26, 2022

When asked Thursday if Brady would play, Todd Bowles replied, "Everyone who is healthy will play."..

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Brady, who returned this week from an 11-day absence to deal with "personal issues," practiced in full Thursday, Monday and Tuesday, with a veteran day on Wednesday.

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Brady will play for the first time this preseason alongside wide receiver Julio Jones and behind a redesigned offensive line with second-year center Robert Hainsey and rookie left guard Luke Goedeke.

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Bowles said he's not worried about Brady's condition after such a prolonged absence, nor does he think Brady had enough time to develop chemistry with Jones, Russell Gage, or Kyle Rudolph.

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Despite missing 11 days, Bowles said he didn't play in the first two games. His condition is fine. He's back with the guys. He's throwing the ball, and we're fine. It was built up before we left."

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Brady has played in at least one preseason game every year since he was drafted in 2000. Due to foot and ankle injuries, he did not participate in the 2008 preseason for the New England Patriots.

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Although Godwin has been practicing with the team for three weeks since tearing his ACL in Week 15, he is not expected to play despite his progress.

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