Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles missed Wednesday’s practice for personal reasons but is expected to return later in the day and be present for the rest of the week’s preparations.
The team did not disclose the reasons for Bowles’ absence. Assistant head coach Harold Goodwin handled Bowles’ duties, including speaking to the media following practice.
“He’s fine,” Goodwin told the Tampa Bay Times. “Just had to take care of a personal issue, but he’s fine.”
Tom Brady, as expected, didn’t practice Wednesday. He’s expected to sit midweek practices for rest and recovery. He’s also dealing with a minor shoulder issue from last week’s game.
“My shoulder is doing OK,” Brady said Monday on his “Let’s Go!” podcast. “You know, just some bumps and bruises and I kind of took a hit there on it. Got some treatment (Monday). Got a little (Sunday) night. So I’m sure I’ll be fine in the end.”
Tight end Cameron Brate (concussion) and safety Logan Ryan (foot) did not practice either.
The Bucs (2-2) host the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) on Sunday.
–Field Level Media