Tom Brady is expected to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week following an absence in which he has attended to "personal things."

Todd Bowles said a decision has not yet been made on whether Brady will see action in this week's third and final preseason game at the Indianapolis Colts.

"Not yet. We'll see how practice goes and we'll make those decisions at the end of the week," Bowles said.

In addition to his current absence, Brady has missed four days of camp in late July and early August. He has been given off days in the past, but this is the first time in 23 years he has taken a significant amount of time away from the team during training camp or the preseason.