Bucs WR Antonio Brown expected back for Super Bowl

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected to be good to go for Super Bowl LV> Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown expected back for Super Bowl

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 1/25/21

Antonio Brown was sidelined for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' NFC Championship win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. However, it appears he'll be ready to go when the Bucs take the biggest stage.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Brown is expected to return for the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.

From @GMFB: The latest on #Bucs WR Antonio Brown (knee), #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (turf toe), and #Chiefs LT Eric Fisher (Achilles). pic.twitter.com/Nr8LutyWNb
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 25, 2021

The veteran wide receiver suffered a knee injury during the Bucs' divisional-round matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay was hopeful that Brown would be able to suit up against Green Bay, but he was held out after not practicing all week.

Scotty Miller saw an increased role in the offense in Brown's absence. The 23-year-old caught two passes for 36 yards and a touchdown in the Bucs' 31-26 win.

In eight games this season, Brown had 45 receptions for 483 yards and four touchdowns. He instantly became one of Brady's top targets alongside Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and Rob Gronkowski.

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