The good news for the Buccaneers is that future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans returned to practice on Thursday with a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 3. The bad news is that several other key players were unable to participate in the first practice in advance of Monday night’s showdown with the Lions.

Receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), receiver Chris Godwin (fibula), and running back Bucky Irving (foot/shoulder) did not participate.

Also not practicing were linebacker Lavonte David (knee/rib), punter Riley Dixon (personal reasons), and running back Josh Williams (concussion).

Egbuka suffered his hamstring injury during Sunday’s win over the 49ers. It’s still unclear whether he’ll miss playing time.

Godwin returned from last year’s serious ankle injury in Week 4. He pla

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