Brown (ankle) said Thursday he hasn't yet undergone surgery to address his injury, and doesn't plan to do so unless a team signs him, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

The Buccaneers announced Thursday that Brown's (ankle) contract has been terminated, effective immediately.

Brown released a statement Wednesday via his attorney that the wide receiver is poised to undergo surgery on his ankle in the near future, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Coach Bruce Arians reiterated Wednesday that Brown is no longer considered part of the Buccaneers, saying the absence of an transaction is just a matter of the front office working on how to handle the situation officially, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Tampa Bay didn't officially waive Brown on Monday as expected, as the team's brass is holding ongoing discussions with the NFL about how to move ahead with the situation, Jenna Laine and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com report.

Coach Bruce Arians said after Sunday's 28-24 road win against the Jets that Brown "is no longer a Buccaneer," Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

Brown (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Brown (ankle) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Buccaneers assistant coach Harold Goodwin said Brown tweaked his ankle in practice this week and could be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with the Jets, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

Brown (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.