Panthers release latest injury report before Week 17 against Buccaneers

The Carolina Panthers released their injury report ahead of the Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game is pivotal for the NFC South with just two weeks remaining in the regular season.

A win from the Bucs gives Tampa Bay the division and a home playoff game in the NFC Wild Card round. A win for Carolina keeps the team’s hopes alive.

The good news is the Panthers have a few players on the injury report that could be good to go, such as wide receiver Shi Smith, who was a full participant. However the biggest worry is cornerback Jaycee Horn, who did not participate during Thursday’s practice with a wrist injury.

Two wins in a row for Carolina will put the Panthers into the postseason by virtue of winning the NFC South. But with Tom Brady and the Bucs needed just a win this weekend, the pressure is on Carolina and interim coach Steve Wilks.

Below is the full injury report for the Panthers after Thursday’s practice session.

Carolina Panthers injury report

Jaycee Horn, CB – wrist, DNP

Shi Smith, WR – foot, FP

Stephen Sullivan, TE – ankle, LP

Shaq Thompson, OLB – hamstring, LP

Tommy Tremble, TE – hip, LP

Marquis Haynes, DE – ankle, LP