Mankins (knee) is active Sunday against the Rams, Scott Smith of Buccaneers' official site reports.

Despite injuring his knee a week ago, Mankins was able to practice Thursday and Friday. He'll assume his typical spot at left guard.

Mankins (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against St. Louis.

Mankins practiced Thursday and Friday, but it's not clear whether he'll be able to suit up and give the Tampa Bay running game a boost.

Mankins (knee) will not return to Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Mankins reportedly injured his left knee in a non-contact situation while jumping over a pile of players. With the severity of Mankins' injury not yet determined, Garrett Gilkey will resume at left guard for the Buccaneers in Week 1.

Mankins left Sunday's regular season opener with a left knee injury and is listed as questionable to return, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mankins walked to the Buccaneers' locker room under his own power, but has since been replaced at left guard by Garrett Gilkey. As of now, it's unclear whether the six-time Pro-Bowler will be able to return to action, but an update should be forthcoming.

The Patriots have traded Mankins to the Buccaneers in exchange for Tim Wright and a fourth-round draft pick, Boston Globe reports.

While it's not surprising that the Patriots were looking to add depth at tight end, dealing Mankins -- a six-time Pro Bowler -- came out of nowhere. The Patriots did roster some O-line depth in advance of the trade and evidently felt comfortable with parting ways with their starting left guard. From the Bucs' perspective, the 32-year-old Mankins gives the team's line a boost in terms of talent and experience, which could positively impact the likes of running backs Doug Martin and Bobby Rainey.

According to ESPN Boston, Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf) is expected to be active for Monday night's game with the Texans.

Mankins practiced on a limited basis Saturday and is officially listed as questionable on the Patriots' injury report. He hasn't played since Week 10 against the Bills and has dealt with various injuries throughout the year. If active, Mankins will immediately regain his starting job from Donald Thomas. RG Dan Connolly (back) is also expected to play despite being listed as questionable.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11 versus Indianapolis.

Mankins did not practice at all after exiting last week's game against the Bills early in the third quarter. The All-Pro left guard has dealt with various injuries this season, from calf to hip to ankle issues. Donald Thomas will likely fill in on the left side.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins left Sunday's game against the Bills with an ankle injury.

Mankins was rolled up on twice on the opening drive of the third quarter. Nick McDonald replaced him at left guard on the next series. Mankins has been battling calf and hip issues this season as well.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins (hip) is out for Week 4 against the Bills.

Mankins didn't make the trip to Buffalo with his Patriot teammates. Donald Thomas will likely draw the start in his place. This explains why New England signed interior lineman Matt Tennant on Saturday. Tom Brady's offensive line has been a weak spot through the season's first three weeks.

The Patriots have activated LG Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) from the camp/PUP list, and he will begin practicing.

It's great news for a New England offensive line that struggled in the preseason opener, but still projects as the one of the league's top units. Mankins is a perennial All Pro and the leader of the front five. Aside from a seven-game holdout in 2010, Mankins has started all but one game since entering the NFL as a first-round pick out of Fresno State eight years ago.

Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) return date is uncertain.

Mankins has opened camp on the active/PUP list, as expected. The Patriots are tentatively expecting him to be ready for Week 1, but they may get Dan Connolly some work at left guard as a precaution. In that scenario, veteran Dan Koppen would be the center.

Comcast SportsNet New England's Tom Curran is "told" that Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) should be ready for Week 1.

Some ESPN speculation suggested Mankins would head to PUP for the start of the season. Per Curran, Mankins is likely to open training camp on "active/PUP," but should be activated from the list ahead of the opener. Per Curran, Mankins' progress "was termed as 'awesome'." It's very good news for New England, obviously. Mankins has been to three straight Pro Bowls and was a 2010 All Pro.

ESPN's James Walker speculates Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) will begin the year on the PUP list.

Mankins didn't participate in the Patriots' offseason program after suffering what was supposedly "only" a partially torn ACL in the Super Bowl, but the consensus among the local media has been that he'll be ready for camp. Coach Bill Belichick won't offer any updates until he has to.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) was spotted without a knee brace at LT Matt Light's retirement ceremony on Monday.

According to the Boston Globe's Greg A. Bedard, Mankins looked like "he could play tomorrow." This jibes with the Boston Herald's March report that Mankins' ACL was only "partially" torn, and that he is on track to be ready for training camp after injuring his knee in the Super Bowl.

The Boston Herald has been assured that Patriots LG Logan Mankins (ACL surgery) will be ready for training camp.

It's believed that Mankins' ACL was only partially torn, which explains not only the optimistic timetable, but also why he was able to play through the injury for several games. Veteran Robert Gallery is now on board for insurance should Mankins suffer a setback.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss reports Patriots LG Logan Mankins underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL after the Super Bowl.

One source tells Reiss that Mankins played through the partial ACL tear, not realizing the extent of the injury. Already considered one of the toughest players in the game, Mankins was listed on the injury report with a "knee" going back to Week 16. Although the Pats are hoping for a training camp return, veteran Robert Gallery has been brought in for insurance. The good news is that the ligament may not have been 100 percent torn, and linemen often return at a faster rate than skill-position players.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins (MCL sprain) and RT Sebastian Vollmer (ankle) have resumed practicing.

Vollmer had been out since late November while Mankins went down in Week 16. Their return is welcome news for the ground attack, as Vollmer can push Nate Solder into the blocking tight end role.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL and will not need surgery, according to the Boston Herald.

Mankins' timetable will depend on the grade of the sprain. If it's just a minor strain, he should be able to gut it out after the Patriots' first-round bye. As one of the NFL's top interior linemen, Mankins' availability is key to the Patriots' chances of a Super Bowl run.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins (knee) will undergo further testing this week.

Mankins had his left leg fallen on by Dolphins DE Jared Odrick in the first half. The three-time Pro Bowler did not return. The loss of Mankins would be a serious blow to the Patriots' Super Bowl hopes. He's among the premier interior linemen in football.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins left Sunday's Week 16 game against the Dolphins with a knee injury.

Mankins is questionable to return. Tom Brady is under heavy pressure as he was already without starting tackles Matt Light and Sebastian Vollmer. Mankins, a three-time Pro Bowler, has gone to the locker room.