Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tampa Bay loses a safety who handles coverage and run-support responsibilities near the line of scrimmage. The remaining secondary must redistribute those assignments against Carolina while the defense is already trying to stabilize its results.
Tampa Bay remains short a starting offensive tackle as Baker Mayfield prepares to return. The Buccaneers will need replacement protection on the right side against Carolina instead of restoring their preferred offensive-line group alongside their quarterback.
Tampa Bay loses a linebacker who handled 25 defensive snaps against Pittsburgh and contributed on kick coverage. The Buccaneers have less flexibility in the rotation alongside Alex Anzalone and Josiah Trotter, and another special-teams role to fill.
Ayden Garnes was cleared on October 25, 2026. Ayden Garnes had no Week 7 injury designation. Tampa Bay listed him inactive but identified other players as its injury-related absences.
Baker Mayfield returned as Tampa Bay's starting quarterback against Carolina after missing three games with a dislocated right thumb.
Benjamin Morrison was cleared on October 23, 2026. Benjamin Morrison practiced fully throughout the final Week 7 report and had no game designation for Carolina.
Sean Tucker was cleared on October 23, 2026. Sean Tucker finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked quadriceps injury is resolved.
Josiah Trotter was cleared on October 23, 2026. Josiah Trotter finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked knee injury is resolved.
Tampa Bay ruled out Luke Goedeke against Carolina with a calf injury.
Tampa Bay ruled out Antoine Winfield Jr. against Carolina with a rib injury.
Baker Mayfield is questionable for Sunday's game against Carolina with a right thumb injury, but coach Todd Bowles said he is ready to return after three missed games.
Tampa Bay ruled out Emeka Egbuka for Sunday's game against Carolina with concussion and foot injuries.
David Sills was cleared on October 22, 2026. Tampa Bay activated David Sills from injured reserve on October 22 after his hamstring recovery.