Report: Ryan Jensen Will Return To Practice
December 27th, 2022
Will practice Wednesday.
The Bucs expect to see Ryan Jensen return to practice on Wednesday.
Per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk, the Bucs will designate Jensen to resume practicing, opening a 21-day window where Jensen can practice. The Bucs can then activate him at any time in the 21-day window.
Jensen blew out his knee on the second day of training camp. Joe spoke with Jensen a few weeks ago and he was very coy whether he would return to action before the end of this season.
Given that Jensen hasn’t practiced much less played in six months, Joe wonders how or if he could handle the rigors of starting at center quickly. The Bucs have just two games to play.
Tdhis is not declaring Jensen will start Sunday or in the final game of the season in Atlanta a week from Sunday, or in a playoff game if the Bucs make the playoffs. If he does take the field, it is unknown whether the Bucs would simply move current center Robert Hainsey to left guard or just keep Nick Leverett there.
December 27th, 2022 at 11:21 pm
Let’s Go!!!!
December 27th, 2022 at 11:23 pm
Big Red is BACK BABYyyy!
December 27th, 2022 at 11:31 pm
I think this is a let’s see where he is at and if he can play this Sunday. If we lose the Panthers game there may not be any playoffs. Therefore the Panthers game is a all hands on deck. If Jensen is knee is OK I am sure we can find a place on our offensive line for a pro bowler.
December 27th, 2022 at 11:39 pm
Huge news!!!
Just to restore OL trust for Brady to function like Brady.
Go Bucs!!!
December 27th, 2022 at 11:48 pm
He’s (obviously) not worked with Shaq nor Leverett, how big a deal is that?
December 27th, 2022 at 11:57 pm
So is gronk coming too?
December 28th, 2022 at 12:55 am
the offense lost a LOT when he got taken out in a Non-contact practice. His mere presence on the field will bring back the BUcs Attitude that we’ve not had this yr ..
December 28th, 2022 at 12:58 am
Very hopeful news indeed!
If he can get on the field at even 80% it will make a world of difference in O-line play!
December 28th, 2022 at 1:00 am
They say: If wishes were horses then beggars would ride. I’ll be a beggar. GO BUCS!
December 28th, 2022 at 1:40 am
We picked up Ifeadi Odenigbo from the Colts. He has experience with several teams and played well as a DE rotational player. I believe he can add some pressure to opposing offenses. He’d be better than JTS down the stretch in our pre playoff game against the Panthers. He plays with a motor non stop n knows how to bend his hips when bull rushing the passer. I think he’d be a difference maker. Rotate him n Nassib, poof, be gone JTS (Just There Standing).
December 28th, 2022 at 2:00 am
“dude with a tude” returns !
December 28th, 2022 at 2:02 am
Dmatt, Is Odenigbo their best pass rusher now? I think so.
As for Jensen, glad he’s back. The question is what shape he’s in, and whether it’s too late for this team, even if he is.
December 28th, 2022 at 2:10 am
Hell yes!
December 28th, 2022 at 2:51 am
Here is to Ifeadi Odenigbo sending Nelson to the bench. Even Todd said he is the worst of the bunch. “Least athletic” but smart. Yeah yeah, give me someone with a pass rush and can’t put a complete sentence together. A football player not a scholar.
December 28th, 2022 at 3:21 am
Poggers!
December 28th, 2022 at 3:29 am
The lone wolf has risen from the dead, and he’s not happy! Bring in the Calvary to rescue the GOAT! Go Bucs!
December 28th, 2022 at 3:41 am
Big Nasty…..yes sireee
December 28th, 2022 at 4:36 am
There’s no chance he starts this week…but…just knowing he’s back might be enough to drive the team to win this one.
I suspect he’s mad as heck over the oline under performing.
December 28th, 2022 at 4:39 am
Buccaneer Bonzai Says:
December 27th, 2022 at 8:45 pm
@orlbucfan
No. He might be practicing before the playoffs, but won’t play unless we get in.
December 28th, 2022 at 5:48 am
Everybody talking about him coming back for the playoffs. Playoffs we talking about Playoffs if we don’t beat the Panthers there will be no Playoffs. Jensen will play Sunday if his knee holds up for practice this week.
December 28th, 2022 at 6:28 am
Bonzai – agreed. Just having him back at practice should be a huge lift emotionally. First bit of really good news we’ve had in quite a while. Players can rally around something like this.
December 28th, 2022 at 7:22 am
Have there been any roster moves to add practical depth to the O-line for this week? I mean, it seems like there’s nobody to back up the backups if there’s even one more injury
December 28th, 2022 at 7:28 am
What was Jensen’s injury again? If we lose Sunday, he won’t be needed.
December 28th, 2022 at 7:50 am
Having Jensen back even for practice is very important tot he Oline and Brady…..
December 28th, 2022 at 8:32 am
This was the biggest impact (albeit negative) of Logan Hall all year.
December 28th, 2022 at 8:38 am
Hopefully Jensen responds well during practice this week and next. If so he should get limited snaps (about half) against the falcons to see how he holds up under actual game conditions. If we make the playoffs maybe he’ll be ready, two weeks isn’t a lot of time to get in game shape when you have played in almost a year
December 28th, 2022 at 8:47 am
A glimmer of hope!! LFG Bucs!!
December 28th, 2022 at 9:12 am
Ryan is good-to-go. He’s been secretly staying in football shape ever since he healed from his too secret knee injury. It’s all been a subject of hazy ambiguity due to unknown reasons.
December 28th, 2022 at 9:25 am
I’ll be pleasantly surprised if Jensen can play…at all this year. If he does play, then the Case of the Missing Diagnosis will become the Case of the Secret Workouts.
Go Jensen, and GO BUCS!!!!
December 28th, 2022 at 9:30 am
Good news. Out O line needs all the help it can get.
December 28th, 2022 at 10:27 am
Could be too little too late
December 28th, 2022 at 10:30 am
I would definitely hold him out until the playoffs (if the bucs make it).
He’s more valuable to this team post season versus rushing him back (see wirfs)
December 28th, 2022 at 10:47 am
dmatt Says:
December 28th, 2022 at 1:40 am
We picked up Ifeadi Odenigbo from the Colts.
How much have you watched this guy to have an opinion?
10 snaps?
December 28th, 2022 at 11:22 am
If we can get Jensen back and he stays healthy for next year, draft an OT (LT) in the first, or RT and try Wirfs at LT….slide Smith to LG with Leverett backing him, Hainsey backs Jensen, Goedeke gets back to the right side like his college playimg days to back Mason….Wells hopefully recovers 100….I think our O line will be in decent shape for next year.
December 28th, 2022 at 11:24 am
Finally, some concrete news about this guy (I hope). If Jensen comes back, leave Leverett in there. The rookie has earned it. Rain is predicted this weekend due to a warm front arriving. Not sure if it will affect RJS. Either way, the team that wants to win will prevail. It should be a good game. Fingers are x’ed, and I’m set for cardiac Bucs.
December 28th, 2022 at 11:53 am
If by some miracle the Bucs win on Sunday then week 18 is meaningless. Bucs can rest EVERY starter who has been banged up and I mean every starter, most importantly EVERY OL men. Then at least hosting, most likely Dallas, Bucs will have almost their entire team ready to go. Lose to Panthers and week 18th will be irrelevant, even if they get in. Sunday is Tampa’s Super Bowl. Stay tuned
December 28th, 2022 at 12:33 pm
Literally, the most underrated position in professional sports center dictate a lot of the blocking assignments and this guys one of the best. Huge addition for the Bucs after they beat Carolina and Atlanta . His toughness is contagious