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Buccaneers-Panthers Injury Report Jan. 4: Baker Mayfield Upgrades to Limited Participation

A look at Thursday's injury report ahead of the Week 18 matchup

Jan 04, 2024 at 01:50 PM

Brianna Dix

Staff Writer/Reporter

On Thursday for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) upgraded to limited participation after not practicing during Wednesday's walk-through. Additionally, both left tackle Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) and tight end Ko Kieft (shoulder) upgraded to limited on Thursday.

Buccaneers

OLB Shaquil Barrett (groin) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
CB Carlton Davis III (concussion) - LP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
DL Mike Greene**(calf) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
WR Rakim Jarrett** (quadriceps) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
TE Ko Kieft (shoulder) - DNP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) - DNP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
S Kaevon Merriweather (thigh) - LP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
WR Trey Palmer (hip) - LP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
T Tristan Wirfs (shoulder) - DNP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)

**Designated to return from injured reserve. Currently within 21-day practice window.

Panthers

OLB Brian Burns (knee) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
WR DJ Chark Jr. (foot) - LP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
LB Tae Davis (illness) - DNP (Thurs.)
LB Kamu Grugier-Hill (groin) - LP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. (concussion) - DNP (Wed.), DNP (Thurs.)
P Johnny Hekker (personal) - DNP (Wed.), DNP (Thurs.)
CB Troy Hill (concussion) - LP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
CB Jaycee Horn (toe) - LP (Wed.), ), LP (Thurs.)
G Cade Mays (finger) - LP (Wed.), LP (Thurs.)
T Taylor Moton (knee) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
K Eddy Pineiro (right hamstring) - DNP (Wed.), DNP (Thurs.)
RB Miles Sanders (illness) - DNP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (illness) - DNP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)
QB Bryce Young (back) - FP (Wed.), FP (Thurs.)

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