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Buccaneers WR Cyril Grayson (hamstring) and RB Ronald Jones (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, while WRs Mike Evans (hamstring), Breshad Perriman (hip), and Tyler Johnson (quad) were limited Wednesday.

That is a lot of necessary names on the injury report. Most should play, and the Bucs did open the practice windows for Leonard Fournette and Gio Bernard.

Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury told reporters Friday that RB Chase Edmonds (ribs/toe) will not play Week 18 against the Seahawks.

Related Players: James Conner, Eno Benjamin

With James Conner battling a heel injury, Eno Benjamin could be in line for more work Week 18.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) and RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn (ribs) practiced in full Thursday, while RB Ronald Jones (ankle) sat out again.

Evans could/should be the Bucs' top passing target Week 18, while Vaughn is a lock for the most running work.

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski told reporters Tuesday that QB Baker Mayfield will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Case Keenum is likely to start.

The Browns season is over and there is no reason to delay Mayfield's surgery any longer. His offseason will be rehab and potentially picking a new place to play football.

Cardinals RB James Conner (heel) and WR Rondale Moore (ankle) are questionable for Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys.

Related Players: Chase Edmonds, Andy Isabella

Both players are needed as the Cardinals try to get set for the playoffs. Conner has TD upside and Moore is more of a desperation flex play.

Bucs WRs Antonio Brown (ankle), Mike Evans (hamstring), and Tyler Johnson (quad) are questionable for Week 17 against the New York Jets.

Related Players: Scott Miller, Jalen Darden, Breshad Perriman

If Evans and Brown miss Week 17, it may be best to avoid Bucs wideouts, even in a good matchup against the Jets.

Buccaneers Assistant and interim HC Harold Goodwin told reporters Friday that WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will be a game-day decision.

Evans was activated from the COVID list Friday and made an appearance at practice Friday, so the hope is the rest helped. The Bucs WR room looks bleak without Evans.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice on Thursday.

Evans returned to practice on Thursday, suggesting that he has been activated from the reserve/COVID list. He reportedly looked noticeably fatigued running his routes, so perhaps he is still feeling some of the ill effects from his bout with COVID. If active, Evans will be a WR2 option for Week 17.