Nov. 21--Chicago Bears receivers Brandon Marshall (right ankle) and Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday with limited participation. They are expected to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field.
Returner/receiver Chris Williams (hamstring) sat out a second straight day. Newly-signed Marc Mariani practiced as the return man, coach Marc Trestman said. Williams' status should be clearer on Friday.
Right tackle Jordan Mills (rib muscle) was limited. Michael Ola worked with the first string during the portion of practice that was open to reporters.
Slot cornerback Demontre Hurst apparently suffered a knee injury in practice this week. He was limited Thursday after not being on Wednesday's injury report.
"We're optimistic it was nothing serious," Trestman said. "He got twisted up a little bit. We'll see where he is tomorrow."
Defensive end Jared Allen missed practice for a reason that was not injury-related. Linebacker Darryl Sharpton (right hamstring) and defensive end Trevor Scott (knee) also sat out.
Defensive tackle Ego Ferguson (illness) and receiver Josh Morgan (shoulder) fully participated.
