TB12 is MIA.Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady mi sed the team's joint practice with the Dolphins on Thursday and is taking something of a leave of absence during training camp.It's unclear what exactly is keeping Brady away from the field, but coach Todd Bowles and the Tampa Bay bra s knew it was coming.When asked if it's an i sue with Brady's health, Bowles said it was a "personal matter" and that the 45-year-old should be back after Tampa Bay's Aug. 20 preseason matchup vs. the Titans.Todd Bowles says Tom Brady will be away from the team until after Sandy Alcantara Jersey the Titans game for an excused personal reason. Had been discu sed before camp started. Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) While veterans typically get some reprieve and breaks during training camp, it's interesting to note that Bowles didn't guarantee that Brady would be available for Tampa Bay's Week 1 matchup vs. the Cowboys.MORE: Bowles said that the absence was scheduled "way before training camp" and that there is a "high level of confidence" that Brady will be back in time for Week 1. HC Todd Bowles revealed is not expected to return to the team until after the 2nd preseason game v (Aug. 20). Says theres doubt Brady will play Week 1 but hes confident. ALEX HIGHSMITH SZN (@AKoehlerNFL) Tom Brady is fine and the team is on board with his reasons for being absent. But it'll be a little bit before he's back. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) Also noteworthy is that Buccaneers players are aware of the reason for Brady's absence. Linebacker Devin White weighed in on Brady's absence, saying the team is "praying for him.""On the inside we know whats going on," White said Thursday. "We know our quarterbacks good. Were just praying for him and let him handle his busine s."Brady is entering his third season with the Buccaneers, and spent some time retiring and un-retiring earlier this offseason. Jarlin Garcia Jersey