Charles Sims Injury: Updates on Buccaneers RB's Knee and Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims suffered a knee injury in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos that forced him to injured reserve on Oct. 10. It is uncertain when he will return to action this season. 

Continue for updates.

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Latest on Sims' Potential Return

Wednesday, Nov. 23

"Sims, currently on IR, begins a 21-day practice window today and will be eligible to return to the active roster beginning Dec. 5," noted Buccaneers.com's Scott Smith.

Prior to their Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers, the Buccaneers announced that Sims had been placed on injured reserve and that Russell Hansbrough was promoted from the practice squad in his place.

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Koetter Comments on Sims' Potential Return

Tuesday, Nov. 8

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter told Dan Lucas of WFLA News Channel 8 that "at some point" the team will get Sims back in the lineup.

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Sims' Injury Delivered Another Blow to Bucs' RB Depth

Thus far in 2016, Sims has 116 rushing yards, 112 receiving yards and two total touchdowns.

Sims had started two games with Doug Martin on the shelf because of a hamstring ailment.

This injury is particularly concerning because Sims suffered through health problems during his rookie season in 2014 and appeared in only eight games. 

While Sims managed just 185 rushing yards and a single touchdown in his injury-marred rookie campaign, he did appear in a full 16 games in 2015 and racked up a career-high 529 rushing yards. He was also a factor in the passing attack with 561 receiving yards and four touchdown catches last year.

Despite the solid 2015 effort, Sims needs to stay healthy if he hopes to prove himself at the NFL level, and this serves as yet another setback in his development.