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Buccaneers' Koetter confirms Winston will miss Week 12 with shoulder injury

Joe Camporeale / USA TODAY Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter announced Monday that Jameis Winston's absence will extend another week after an evaluation of his injured shoulder, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.

Koetter added Winston will be evaluated again after Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The quarterback was initially shut down for "a couple of weeks" to rest his shoulder, with Ryan Fitzpatrick starting in his absence.

Fitzpatrick has led the Bucs to a 2-0 record with Winston sidelined, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns to zero interceptions in a 30-20 win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 11.

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