Bucky Irving Returns to Practice Thursday Following Brief Illness Absence

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving returned to the practice field Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session due to an illness. While his exact participation level is still to be determined, his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers is not considered in danger. Irving is expected to reclaim his customary lead role in the backfield come game day, operating ahead of teammates Kenny Gainwell and Sean Tucker in the offensive game plan.