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Thursday Injury Tracker: Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans cleared from concussion protocol

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans cleared from concussion protocol

Heading into their matchup against Chicago, the Buccaneers received some good news regarding their leading receiver, Mike Evans.

Evans has been officially cleared from the concussion protocol after entering it following last week's career-high 11 reception performance against the Falcons, per the team on Thursday. Evans finished with 150 yards and two touchdowns.

The league-leader in receiving touchdowns (8) practiced twice this week, in addition to being fully cleared Thursday.

Minnesota Vikings waiting on DL Shariff Floyd to return

It's been somewhat frustrating, it appears, for the Vikings waiting on the return of defensive lineman Shariff Floyd, who has missed every game since the opener with a right knee injury.