With no major injuries and all 53 players on the Buccaneers' roster participating in practice on Thursday, the team should be near full strength for Sunday's season opener.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had good fortune as far as injuries go this offseason, avoiding major injuries and heading into the season healthy.
On Wednesday, the team released the official injury report for Sunday's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, with seven total players listed for Tampa.
With no major listings on the report, it looks like the Bucs will have the full roster available.
FOX Sports' Greg Auman reported that all 53 players on the roster participated in practice on Thursday in some capacity, which is a promising sign.
Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan, two of Tampa's top pass catchers, are dealing with lower-body ailments, but both practiced throughout the week.
Last offseason was brutal for McMillan, who suffered a neck injury and was limited to just four games.
But, he has shown growth throughout training camp, with veteran wideout Chris Godwin Jr. predicting a big season from the Washington product.
"I think he's [McMillan] going to surprise a lot of people," Godwin said in late-July.
Egbuka, on the other hand, was Tampa's top wide receiver last season, finishing as a finalist for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
After recently suffering a toe injury at practice, Egbuka was a full participant on Thursday.
Third-string running back Sean Tucker is the most-notable addition to the practice field on Thursday, as it his first session this week.
Tucker recently beat out Josh Williams for the final spot in the backfield, signing a one-year, $2.5 million guaranteed contract at the end of August.
Having him available for short-yardage opportunities is a boost to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's options.
On defense, linebacker Christian Rozeboom and rookie EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. were both limited participants throughout the week, but are expected to suit up for Week 1.
Rozeboom, who joined the Bucs from the NFC South-rival Carolina Panthers, is filling in behind Josiah Trotter and Alex Anzalone as another member of Tampa's new-look linebacking core.
With Lavonte David opting for retirement, Rozeboom and Anzalone will be expected to be leaders on the defensive side of the ball.
Bain, on the other hand, is one of the most highly-anticipated defensive draft picks from his class, as he is a favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year.
His limited participation in practice has been cautionary, as the No. 15 overall pick was dealing with minor shoulder issues.
He will have an opportunity to tee of against a mediocre Bengals offensive line to start his career.
Having the Bucs' full roster healthy is a big boost for head coach Todd Bowles to have this Sunday.
