The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated cornerback Jamel Dean for return from injured reserve on Monday.
Dean, 28, sustained a hamstring injury during a Week 6 win at New Orleans and landed on IR on Oct. 21.
His 21-day practice window is open and he could play Sunday when the Bucs (4-6) visit the New York Giants (2-8).
Dean totaled 43 tackles and four passes defensed in six starts prior to the injury.
The 2019 third-round pick has seven interceptions and 297 tackles in 76 career games (57 starts) for Tampa Bay.
