Wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice after sitting out on Wednesday. He was limited along with right tackle Demar Dotson. Running back Peyton Barber was upgraded to full participation after being limited on Wednesday. Offensive lineman Evan Smith was held out entirely after being limited on Wednesday and was among five total players who didn't participate on Thursday for the Bucs.
Carolina got all but one player back to full participation. Wide receiver Torrey Smith still remains sidelined.
See below for the full injury report.
Buccaneers
RB Peyton Barber (ankle) – Full Participation
DE Vinny Curry (ankle) – Limited Participation
T Demar Dotson (knee/shoulder) – Limited Participation
WR Mike Evans (knee) – Limited Participation
RB Ronald Jones (hamstring) – Did Not Participate
DT Gerald McCoy (calf/not injury related) – Did Not Participate
DE Jason Pierre-Paul (ribs) – Did Not Participate
OL Evan Smith (hip) – Did Not Participate
CB M.J. Stewart (foot) – Did Not Participate
Panthers
S Mike Adams (not injury related) – Full Participation
S Rashaan Gaulden (ankle) – Full Participation
QB Cam Newton (right shoulder) – Full Participation
TE Greg Olsen (foot) – Full Participation
DE Julius Peppers (not injury related) – Full Participation
LB Andre Smith (hamstring) – Full Participation
WR Torrey Smith (knee) – Did Not Participate
