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Buccaneers: At the wire final 53-man roster prediction

By Cory Kinnan

TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 16: Ndamukong Suh #93 talks with teammate Beau Allen #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Raymond James Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

Tight Ends

O.J. Howard

Expecting a breakout year, O.J. Howard has the chance to become one of the best tight ends in the league in 2019 if he can stay healthy. Howard could see an increase of targets over the middle and down the seam as he looks to exploit mismatches in Arians’ vertical system.

Cameron Brate

Barring a significant trade offer from a tight end needy team, Cameron Brate looks to stick around in Tampa Bay for another season. One of Winston’s favorite targets, Brate has been a significant red zone threat for the Buccaneers over the last three seasons.

Antony Auclair

Even while dealing with an injury, Auclair more than likely retains a roster spot for the Buccaneers as their third tight end. His injury, however, likely gives a roster spot to a fourth tight end in Tampa, at least to start the season.

Tanner Hudson

A breakout star this preseason for the Buccaneers, Tanner Hudson will make the roster while Auclair recovers, and maybe beyond. He has led the Buccaneers in receiving through the preseason and will likely catch on elsewhere around the league if the Buccaneers choose to move on from him it any point.

Notable cuts: Jordan Leggett

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