Former Patriots QB Tom Brady returns to Buccaneers practice after mystery absence

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The Buccaneers are set to close out their preseason Saturday night against the Indianapolis Colts. It’s unclear whether Brady will participate at all in the game.

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The former New England Patriots quarterback returned to the Buccaneers for his third season in Tampa this offseason after a brief retirement.

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