Bucs QB McCown could be out several weeks

Josh McCown and the Bucs are off to an 0-3 start in 2014. (USATSI)

Back in February, just-hired Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith said the team wouldn't rule out drafting a quarterback with their 2014 first-round pick, even though Mike Glennon had played relatively well under particularly trying circumstances during the 2013 season.

Tampa Bay didn't draft a quarterback, but it signed veteran Josh McCown, whom Smith immediately named the starter. But after McCown suffered a thumb injury during the first quarter of Thursday nigh's blowout loss to the Falcons, this will be Glennon's team for the next few weeks, whether Smith is on board or not.

According to FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez, McCown "is likely to miss several weeks" while recovering from the injury. McCown hurt the thumb when he hit it on the face mask of a Falcons' defender while following through on a pass.

Marvez adds: "Depending on results of the upcoming MRI exam, McCown is expected to miss at least Tampa Bay's next game on September 28 at Pittsburgh." The Bucs then face the Saints on Oct. 5.

In three starts with Tampa Bay, McCown, who starred in limited duty with the Bears a season ago, has completed 63 percent of his passes for 420 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions.

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