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Buccaneers Injury Report, December 6

DE Robert Ayers and RB Doug Martin practiced fully but are still in concussion protocol.

Dec 06, 2017 at 07:27 AM

The Buccaneers and Lions have released their first injury reports of the week. As the Buccaneers take on their second NFC North opponent in as many weeks, notable changes in the injury report include both defensive tackle Robert Ayers and running back Doug Martin practicing fully. Both players still need to clear concussion protocol so their status for Sunday remains uncertain.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was limited with an injury to his throwing hand suffered in last week's game against Baltimore.

See below for the full injury report:

BUCCANEERS

DE Robert Ayers (concussion) – Full Participation
CB Vernon Hargreaves (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
C Joe Hawley (illness) – Did Not Participate
RB Doug Martin (concussion) – Full Participation
DT Clinton McDonald (back) – Did Not Participate
S Josh Robinson (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
DE Ryan Russell (knee) – Did Not Participate
S T.J. Ward (concussion) – Did Not Participate
QB Jameis Winston (ankle) – Full Participation

LIONS

RB Ameer Abdullah (neck) – Limited Participation
CB Jamal Agnew (knee) – Limited Participation
DE Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) – Did Not Participate
DE Dwight Freeney (not injury related) - Did Not Participate
G T.J. Lang (foot) - Did Not Participate
P Sam Martin (right foot) – Limited Participation
T Corey Robinson (foot) – Limited Participation
QB Matthew Stafford (right hand) - Limited Participation
C Travis Swanson (knee) – Limited Participation
DE Cornelius Washington (shoulder) – Limited Participation
T Rick Wagner (ankle) – Did Not Participate

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