Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose Mike James to knee injury

By Jason Marcum | Nov 11, 2013

Nov 3, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Mike James (25) carries ball during the 2nd half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Tampa Bay 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 24, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Brian Leonard (30) runs past Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Chase Blackburn (93) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

This is very bad news, as The Bucs will now have to rely on Brian Leonard. Just last week, James rushed for 158 yards against the elite Seattle Seahawks defense. Miami’s run defense ranks No. 21 in the league, meaning James was poised to have a breakout game.

ESPN is now reporting James’ injury is just a minor ankle injury and that he is questionable to return to the game tonight. That would be big news, as it looked to be a very serious injury at first glance.

For the year, James has 55 rushes for 254 yards and no touchdowns, but he did throw a nice jump-pass TD last week:

Buccaneers running back Mike James pulls off a rare jump pass for touchdown (Video) /

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