Howard (knee) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, but the Buccaneers do not believe the tight end sustained a serious injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Howard exited Sunday's game against the Bears late in the first half with an apparent knee injury. It won't be known if he needs to miss time until Howard undergoes further testing Monday, but the team's optimism is at least a good sign that the tight end avoided anything that might require a long-term absence. The Buccaneers conveniently are on bye Week 5, providing Howard with roughly two weeks to be ready for the team's next game Week 6 against the Falcons.