Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs RB Doug Martin returns to practice for first time since Week 2 injury

Published Nov. 15, 2016 1:42 p.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been without Pro Bowl running back Doug Martin since Week 2 when he injured his hamstring. Since then, they’ve seen his two replacements go down with injuries of their own as they’re becoming dangerously thin at running back.

While Jacquizz Rodgers is a long shot to play this week and Charles Sims is on IR, they could get a big boost Sunday against the Bears. Martin returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury.

There are no guarantees he’ll play when it comes time to suit up on Sunday, but it’s certainly a positive development. He rushed for 1,402 yards last season on 4.9 yards per carry.

With Tampa Bay’s season hanging in the balance at 3-5, Martin’s return would be very much welcomed.

Video: Here's first look at Bucs RB Doug Martin in his first day back at practice since hamstring injury in Week 2. pic.twitter.com/aIu0wrkqoQ
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