Buccaneers' Jameis Winston: Practicing Monday

Winston is practicing Monday without any type of brace on his knee, ESPN's Jenna Laine reports.

Analysis:

Winston was forced into an early exit after injuring his knee during the fourth quarter of last Thursday's loss to the Falcons. Despite not re-entering the contest, Winston downplayed the ailment afterward and has now backed up that sentiment by practicing Monday. With no sort of brace even on his knee, it appears Winston has indeed avoided anything that could've potentially impacted his availability, representing a relief to the Buccaneers and fantasy owners alike. While head coach Dirk Koetter will surely be asked about Winston's condition prior to Sunday's game against the Bears, Monday's involvement in practice certainly suggests any concern over his knee should be short-lived.