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Bucs’ Donovan Smith returns to practice; Julio Jones, Chris Godwin still outThe left tackle had not practiced since suffering a hyperextended elbow in the season opener at Dallas.Bucs left tackle Donovan Smith (76), pictured saluting the fans during a game against the Dolphins in October, returned to practice Thursday. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]By
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