Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is nearing a return from his shoulder injury, as injections designed to speed up the rehabilitation process seem to have been effective, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Winston has missed two games and is set to miss his third this Sunday.
"I'm told a couple weeks ago he had PRP injections - platelet-rich plasma treatment - in other words, blood spinning," Rapoport said, according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com. "... It takes about two weeks to take hold for Winston. He does have an MRI on Monday and the team is holding out hope before saying anything ... but I am told he feels great, looks great, and his return is coming."
Ryan Fitzpatrick has played admirably in Winston's absence, helping the Buccaneers win both his starts.
Tampa Bay has four divisional games remaining on its schedule, so a fully healthy Winston's return would be a major boost - especially since a Week 12 win could give the Buccaneers a glimmer of hope of making the playoffs.
