Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback Tom Brady has been out since last Thursday and will be one of the players missing joint practices with the Tennessee Titans this week - who are led by Brady's friend and former teammate Mike Vrabel. Is this strange absence going to be a big distraction heading into the NFL season?

What were some more bright spots in the preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins? And who might have gotten closer to securing a roster spot?

Finally, the Bucs cut their roster down to 85 players. Who was the big name let go on Tuesday?

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