Bucs training camp Day 1 medical updates: No timetable for stars on offense
The worst part of football, especially during training camp, is waiting for injury updates as they occur or as players attempt to return from injuries sustained the previous season.
In the case of the Bucs, they had to battle the injury bug more than they did any divisional opponent. It will make monitoring injuries throughout camp a big part of our coverage here on Bucs Wire over the next couple of weeks.
After day one, the stars on offense who are fighting their way back dominated the news cycle, though Todd Bowles offered updates on most Bucs players who were dealing with injuries.
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