Impact While he hasn't officially ruled Brown out for this weekend, Arians did acknowledge the potential for a long-term absence, and he didn't mention Brown's name Monday when he was asked which injured players might return for Sunday's game in New Orleans. Everything points to a second straight absence for the 33-year-old wideout, especially with a bye coming up for the Bucs in Week 9. They'll then face Washington in Week 10 and the Giants in Week 11, with Arians' recent comments suggesting Brown is no lock to be ready by then. Tyler Johnson filled in as Tampa's No. 3 receiver with 67 percent of snaps in the Week 7 rout of Chicago, but he was targeted just twice, and he could drop to No. 4 on the depth chart before Brown returns if Scotty Miller (IR/toe) makes it back first.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
