Charles Sims (ankle) said he is hoping to return to practice next week, ESPN.com reports.

Sims (ankle) said he is hoping to return to practice next week, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Sims conceded that the decision will ultimately be made by the coaching staff and trainers, but he is hoping to return to the practice field next week after missing more than two months with the ankle injury. A third-round selection in May's draft (69th overall), Sims endeared himself to the Buccaneers brass with his pass-catching ability, and the report speculates that we could "see a healthy dose of him" once he's activated.