Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session because of an ankle injury, giving the team a positive development ahead of Sunday's Week 4 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Godwin was a full participant in Thursday's practice, taking part in every practice rep after recording no on-field work just a day earlier. He stretched with the team before joining the wide receivers in team drills. His return improves his outlook for Sunday's game versus Green Bay.

Through Tampa Bay's first three games, Godwin has recorded 10 receptions for 111 yards on 11 targets, with no touchdowns.

The Buccaneers also welcomed edge rusher Yaya Diaby back to practice Thursday. Diaby, who suffered a calf injury during Tampa Bay's Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, was a non-participant Wednesday before becoming a limited participant Thursday. He was seen with a wrap around his injured calf. Head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Diaby was likely to play on Sunday.

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Several Buccaneers remained sidelined Thursday. Bain Jr. (groin, shoulder), SirVocea Dennis (calf), Ko Kieft (elbow), Baker Mayfield (right thumb), and Jacob Parrish (personal) did not practice.

Bucky Irving (glute), Benjamin Morrison (quad), Rakeem Nunez-Roches (ankle, foot), A'Shawn Robinson (rest), and Keionte Scott (toe) were limited. Josiah Trotter progressed from limited participation to a full practice.

With a 0-3 record heading into Week 4, Tampa Bay will be looking to turn things around against Green Bay.

The Buccaneers will take on the Packers at 1 p.m. EST Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.