Josh McCown news: Bucs QB suffered ‘significant sprain’ in hand

Thursday was bad for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Unfortunately, the future may be worse as Josh McCown reportedly suffered a ‘significant sprain’ to his throwing hand says Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

Despite reports of McCown missing at least a weeks-plus time because of injury, the Tampa Buccaneers, according to Stroud, are optimistic of his recovery time.

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For Buccaneers fans, they may be a bit relieved that McCown might miss time after his outing against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday. Blown out 56-14, McCown was 5-of-12 for 58 yards and an interception before being replaced. His replacement in Mike Glennon improved the play at quarterback, throwing for 121 yards on 17 completed passes and a touchdown.

Despite Glennon outperforming McCown, head coach Lovie Smith is sticking with his guns by keeping McCown as the starting quarterback when he returns from injury.

With McCown being owed $10 million this season, it won’t be a surprise if Smith rides the McCown-train until the wheels fall off.

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