In a lengthy statement released on Tuesday night, WR Antonio Brown revealed that he'll undergo surgery for the ankle injury he originally suffered in Week 6 and played through the past 2 weeks. “It shows broken bone fragments stuck in my ankle, the ligament torn from the bone, and cartilage loss, which are beyond painful," Brown said of the latest MRI on his ankle. "You can see the bone bulging from the outside.” Brown also claims he pulled himself from the Jets game, the Bucs' coaches told him to go back in and then told him he was done with the team when he refused. Brown added that he's expected to make a full recovery from the ankle injury and is "looking forward to next season." We'll see if another team takes a shot on him.

Bucs interim HC Harold Goodwin said Friday that WR Antonio Brown "tweaked" his ankle in practice this week. Brown went from a limited practice on Wednesday to no practice on Thursday, so it seems like that tweak happened on Wednesday. Goodwin added that it's "possible" that Brown is able to play this week. We'll see what he does on Friday and how he's listed on the final injury report.

Bucs WR Antonio Brown (ankle) was limited in practice all week but isn't listed on the final injury report for Sunday's game vs. the Panthers. This will be his first action since Week 6, so Brown carries some risk. But the upside is huge as QB Tom Brady's #1 WR with Mike Evans and Chris Godwin out.

WR Antonio Brown is expected to re-join the Bucs when his 3-game suspension ends on Monday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. HC Bruce Arians had previously been non-committal on Brown's status with the team after his fake vaccine card fiasco. But Brown has reportedly been attending team meetings and working out at the team's facility during his suspension. Rapoport adds that Brown is "ready to go" after missing a bunch of time with an ankle injury. We'll keep an eye on him this coming week, but he'll certainly be worth considering in Week 16 fantasy lineups vs. the Panthers.

The NFL has suspended Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown 3 games -- along with teammate S Mike Edwards -- for misrepresenting their vaccination status in the league's COVID protocols, according to multiple reports. This, of course, follows what had been dismissed as rumors of Brown acquiring a fake vaccination card. Brown was already expected to miss at least 2 more games with his ankle injury, so there's no big fantasy impact here.

Bucs HC Bruce Arians said Wednesday that WR Antonio Brown's ankle injury could be "long term," according to The Athletic's Greg Auman. Brown is dealing with an ankle sprain near his heel, Arians said, and isn't a lock to be back after the Week 9 bye. We'll continue looking for more details on Brown's situation but would keep him stashed on fantasy rosters.

Bucs WR Antonio Brown (ankle) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Bears. We still don't have any details on Brown's injury, but the fact that he didn't practice at all this week makes him seem iffy for Week 8. It's worth noting that Tampa Bay has a Week 9 bye. Brown's absence on Sunday should elevate WR Tyler Johnson to the #3 spot on the depth chart. He's still just a DFS tournament flier. WRs Mike Evans and Chris Godwin should soak up extra targets with Brown out.

Bucs WR Antonio Brown missed Wednesday's practice with a sprained ankle. It's the 1st we've heard of the injury, but Brown's availability for this weekend's game vs. the Bears is now in at least some doubt. Check back tomorrow for another update on his status.