Todd Bowles knows exactly when Tom Brady

It's been an interesting year for Tom Brady, to say the very least. Brady retired from football before reversing course on his decision after le s than two months. He signed a ma sive deal to become the lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports whenever he truly does step away from the game for good. Brady's name popped up in the Andre Reed Jersey course of the league's investigation into tampering allegations by the Miami Dolphins that were eventually proven true. For good measure, he also appeared in a movie alongside Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.The twists and turns have continued into training camp in Tampa. Last week, head coach Todd Bowles announced that Brady would be taking an excused absence from the team until after the Buccaneers' second preseason game against the Tenne see Titans. However, not many more details have been disclosed other than that the franchise knew of the absence prior to the beginning of camp.While speaking to on Friday, Bowles declared that he knows exactly when Brady will return to the team. It's the same timeline that he's been sticking to all along.Do I look worried? Bowles said, smiling broadly. Im not worried, so Jamison Crowder Jersey I dont know why anyone else would be worried.I know exactly when Tom is coming back, and Ive consistently said it would be sometime after the Titans game (on Saturday).Scroll to ContinueThis is a slightly more positive tune than the one Bowles sang on Thursday. Regardle s, it Devin Singletary Jersey sounds like the head coach and the Buccaneers are confident that Brady will be back at some point next week.Well see. Well talk about it next week. Im not concerned about it right now," . "Were trying to practice against Tenne see and play a game. I said sometime after Tenne see. Theres no definitive date for me. Well keep in touch and find out.The absence is definitely an odd and unusual circumstance. Maybe Brady provides more details when he returns to the team, maybe not. However, the 45-year-old wasn't scheduled to play in the first two preseason games anyway and if there's anyone who'll be ready to play after time off, it's Tom Kahale Warring Jersey Brady.Without Tom Brady on the field, the majority of snaps have gone to veteran Blaine Gabbert and second-year pro Kyle Trask. The coaching staff has been able to get more of a look at Trask. The former Florida Gator will see extensive action again on Saturday night.Stick with BucsGameday for more coverage on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throughout training camp.Follow BucsGameday on and