Sears’ condition is key

Arron Sears went down with an ankle injury in the first quarter against Carolina and didn't return, and now the Bucs are left wondering about the status of their starting left guard.

There were no exact details about his condition after the game and, frankly, it appears not much is known just yet. Sears is expected to undergo an MRI exam on Monday which should help determine the exact nature of his injury.

I saw Sears, one of the team's best run blockers, after the game riding shotgun on a golf cart with his ankle elevated and heavily taped. He wasn't available for comment afterward, but his ugly limp could be a sign he'll have a tough week trying to overcome this injury.

We'll keep you posted when we learn more, most likely during Jon Gruden's press conference Monday morning.