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Bucs' Dotson at practice, plans to rehab 'like crazy' to finish season

Tribune staff Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Demar Dotson showed up at practice Thursday for the first since he injured his left knee in the preseason opener Saturday.

Leaning on a pair of metal crutches, Dotson was nothing more than an observer during the two-hour workout. It shouldn’t be too long, though, before he’s participating again.

Dotson said his worst fears were abated when he learned that he did not sustain a torn ACL and is hopeful he’ll be back working on the practice field shortly after the start of the regular season.

“Hopefully I’ll get a chance to be come back out here within six weeks or so,’’ Dotson said.