Buccaneers' Rashad Wisdom returns to practice ahead of Week 13

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the 21-day practice window for safety Rashad Wisdom as he works his way back from a quad injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 2. Wisdom earned his spot on the initial 53-man roster after a strong camp where his physical style and reliability stood out in a crowded defensive back room for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

An undrafted rookie out of UTSA, Wisdom carved out his early role by playing fast and attacking every rep. Before the injury, he logged 25 special teams snaps for Tampa Bay this season, primarily on kick return, and recorded two tackles. That work quietly demonstrated how much the coaching staff trusted him in live-action situations.

His return comes at a necessary time as the secondary continues to fight through thin depth and weekly wear. Wisdom is not expected to step in and overhaul the defense, but his presence restores a physical, assignment-sound option to the rotation.

If his quad responds well in practice, he could work his way back into meaningful work as the season tightens.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs' Rashad Wisdom returns to practice ahead of Week 13