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Buccaneers suffer another setback after Doug Martin’s shoulder injury against Falcons
Things may have gone from worse to horrific for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay mishandled former quarterback Josh Freeman, who was recently released. Three Bucs players have been victimized by MRSA this year. In addition, Tampa Bay fell to 0-6 after a 31-23 loss against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. This is a team with eight Pro Bowl players on their roster.
As if that was not bad enough, Bucs running back Doug Martin left Sunday’s loss with a shoulder injury, and it appears he will have a tough time getting prepared for Tampa Bay’s upcoming home game against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday.
#Bucs RB Doug Martin says x-rays were good and did not show a separated left shoulder. His arm was in a sling after the game.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 20, 2013
More evaluation will be done on Martin's shoulder Monday. But with the Bucs playing Thurs. vs. Carolina, could be a tough turnaround.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 20, 2013
Martin injured his left shoulder when he landed on his elbow attempting to catch a pass. "All the pressure went to my shoulder,'' he said.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) October 20, 2013
Martin has rushed for 456 yards and one touchdown, plus 66 receiving yards, this season. Tampa Bay may have to rely on backup Mike James if Martin is not available on Thursday.
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