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McCollum (hamstring) will not play in the Buccaneers' season-opening matchup against the Cowboys, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

McCollum has been nursing a hamstring injury since mid-August. There is no surprise with his absence, as he was a non-participant at practice all week. He is expected to contribute on special teams and provide depth in the secondary when healthy.

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Gage (hamstring) is "likely to play" in Sunday's game at Dallas despite being listed as questionable, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times.

Gage was limited in practice Wednesday through Friday, but he's been participating in some capacity since the end of August or early September after injuring his hamstring Aug. 10 during a scrimmage. Chris Godwin (knee) also is listed as questionable for Sunday night, while Mike Evans and Julio Jones are good to go. Gage may enjoy catching passes from QB Tom Brady, but it's possible the former Falcon slips to fourth on the depth chart if all four are ever healthy at the same time.

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Ryan (hamstring) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys.

Ryan was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he was a full-go Friday and will be available to make his Buccaneers debut Sunday. The veteran defensive back is expected to garner a depth role behind Antoine Winfield and Mike Edwards, but he could carve out a larger role as he becomes more familiar with his new squad.

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Edwards (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's season opener against the Cowboys.

Edwards landed on the injury report Thursday as a limited participant with an illness. However, he logged a full practice Friday and will be good to go for Week 1. Jordan Whitehead left in free agency this offseason, leaving Edwards to compete with newcomer Logan Ryan for the starting safety spot next to Antoine Winfield. It appears the incumbent Edwards has won the starting gig to start the campaign, but Ryan and Keanu Neal could push him for playing time if he struggles in his expanded role.

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Bernard (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game at Dallas.

After opening Week 1 prep with back-to-back limited sessions, Bernard practiced in full Friday, indicating the Buccaneers may have been holding him back for maintenance reasons more than anything. In a backfield led by Leonard Fournette that also rosters rookie Rachaad White and Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Bernard may be hard-pressed to see much action Sunday, assuming he's active.

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