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J.C. Allen is one of PewterReport.com’s newest beat writers. As a New England transplant, he has closely followed Tom Brady’s entire career and first fell in love with the game during the Patriots 1996 Super Bowl run. J.C. is in his second year covering the team after spending a year with Bucs Report as a writer, producer and show host. Some of his other interests include barbecuing, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. His favorite Buccaneer of all time is Simeon Rice and believes he deserves a spot in Canton. Follow J.C. Allen on Twitter @JCAllenNFL.
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After a ghoulish loss to the New Orleans Saints, the Bucs head into the bye week trying to get healthy. On Tuesday, the team announced they have started the 21-day window for cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting and wide receiver Scotty Miller to return from injured reserve.

Head coach Bruce Arians said in Monday’s press conference he expected to know more once players return from the bye. It appears he received positive news even sooner.

“I think we’ll know more when we are back,” Arians said. “But Sean [Murphy-Bunting] and Carlton [Davis III] look like they are making really good progress. Scotty Miller is also.”

While the team awaits news on Davis, getting Miller and Murphy-Bunting back soon is great news. The Bucs have yet to play a game with their full starting secondary this season. And Antonio Brown’s sprained ankle has left the team thin at wide receiver.

The 21-day window for both players begins now. The Bucs will have three weeks to activate both players to the active roster. If they are not activated in 21 days, the duo will revert to injured reserve. That would prohibit them from returning this season.

Murphy-Bunting hasn’t played in a game since dislocating his elbow Week 1 versus the Cowboys. Miller has been out with severe turf toe since Week 3. The Bucs are also hopeful they’ll get Richard Sherman back from an injured hamstring in 12 days against Washington.

Antonio Brown’s status remains a mystery. The wide receiver posted an Instagram story of him biking outside on Tuesday, but he was still wearing a sizable boot. As for Rob Gronkowski, the tight end’s status is up in the air after he left the game against the Saints with back spasms.

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