Buccaneers vs. Panthers Injury Report – Week 18, 2025

The Carolina Panthers (8-8) have seven players on the injury report, including Rico Dowdle, ahead of their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-9) at Raymond James Stadium, on Saturday, Jan. 3 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 (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Buccaneers (-142), Panthers (+120)
• Total: 44.5 points
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Buccaneers Injuries

Devin Culp | TE

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

Baker Mayfield | QB

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

Calijah Kancey | DL

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

Tristan Wirfs | OT

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

Anthony Nelson | OLB

• 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

Benjamin Morrison | CB

• Injury: Hamstring
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 2.0 Tackles for Loss | 24 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 4 Passes Defended

Jamel Dean | CB

• 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

Panthers Injuries

Tershawn Wharton | DT

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

Robert Hunt | OG

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

Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE

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

Robert Rochell | CB

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

Rico Dowdle | RB

• Injury: Toe
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Rushing: 229 Attempts | 1,066 Yards | 6 Touchdowns

Claudin Cherelus | LB

• 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

Krys Barnes | LB

• Injury: Back
• Practice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice
• 2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 14 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes Defended

Buccaneers vs. Panthers Head-to-Head History

• Tampa Bay holds a 4-1 record against Carolina in their last five matchups.
• Carolina has been outscored by 46 points in its last five tilts versus Tampa Bay.

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