TAMPA — The Bucs haven't been this healthy since the start of the season.
DE Robert Ayers practiced Wednesday for the first time in three weeks, testing his ankle with limited participation, a first step toward playing for the first time since Week 2 at Arizona. DT Clinton McDonald, who has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, also practiced, offering hope that the defensive line could be back to full strength Sunday at home against the Raiders.
RB Doug Martin remains sidelined with his own hamstring injury and could miss a fifth straight game, but his absence has been mitigated by backup Jacquizz Rodgers rushing for more than 100 yards in back-to-back games.