Buccaneers vs. Panthers Injury Report – Week 18, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9) have eight players on the injury report, including Baker Mayfield, as they ready for a Saturday, Jan. 3 matchup versus the Carolina Panthers (8-8) at Raymond James Stadium, which begins at 4:30 p.m. ET.

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Buccaneers vs. Panthers Game Info

• When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida
• TV info: ABC/ESPN
• Spread Favorite: Buccaneers (-3)
• Moneyline: Buccaneers (-148), Panthers (+124)
• Total: 43.5 points
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Buccaneers Injuries

Anthony Nelson | OLB (Out)

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 3.0 Sacks | 3.0 Tackles for Loss | 32 Tackles | 1 Interception | 2 Passes Defended

Jamel Dean | CB (Out)

• Injury: Shoulder
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 1.0 Sack | 1.0 Tackles for Loss | 46 Tackles | 3 Interceptions | 9 Passes Defended

Calijah Kancey | DL (Questionable)

• Injury: Pectoral
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice

Devin Culp | TE

• Injury: Knee
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Baker Mayfield | QB

• Injury: Shoulder
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Passing: 521-for-327 | 3,490 Yards | 25 Touchdowns | 10 Interceptions

Mike Evans | WR

• Injury: Rest
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Receiving Stats: 59 Targets | 28 Receptions | 334 Yards | 3 Touchdowns

Tristan Wirfs | OT

• Injury: Toe
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Benjamin Morrison | CB

• Injury: Hamstring
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 2.0 Tackles for Loss | 24 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 4 Passes Defended

Panthers Injuries

Robert Rochell | CB (Out)

• Injury: Concussion
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 4 Games Played

Claudin Cherelus | LB (Out)

• Injury: Calf
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 29 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 1 Pass Defended

Tershawn Wharton | DT (Questionable)

• Injury: Hamstring
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 2.0 Sacks | 2.0 Tackles for Loss | 36 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 1 Pass Defended

David Moore | WR (Questionable)

• Injury: Elbow
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 3 Games Played

Robert Hunt | OG (Questionable)

• Injury: Biceps
• Practice Status: Limited Participation in Practice
• 2025 Season Stats: 1 Games Played

Krys Barnes | LB (Questionable)

• Injury: Back
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 14 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Rico Dowdle | RB

• Injury: Toe
• Practice Status: Full Participation in Practice
• 2025 Rushing: 229 Attempts | 1,066 Yards | 6 Touchdowns

Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE

• Injury: Fibula
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Head-to-Head History

• Tampa Bay has a 4-1 record against Carolina in their last five matchups.
• Over their last five head-to-head matchups, Tampa Bay has put up 124 points, while Carolina has posted 78.

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