The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers are preparing for their upcoming matchup, with both teams dealing with injuries. For the Bucs, cornerback Jamel Dean and outside linebacker Anthony Nelson are still recovering from shoulder and knee issues, respectively. Tackle Tristan Wirfs is also managing a toe injury. However, quarterback Baker Mayfield is making progress, fully participating in practice after nursing a right shoulder and knee injury.On the Panthers side, linebacker Krys Barnes and running back Rico Dowdle have returned to full practice, but linebacker Claudin Cherelus remains out with a calf and ankle injury. Cornerback Robert Rochell is also in concussion protocol, and tight end JaTavion Sanders is dealing with a fibula problem.These injuries could significantly impact both teams defenses, particularly the Bucs secondary and pass rush, and the Panthers linebacker spots. As teams wrap up the week, Fridays final reports will provide the most accurate picture before Sundays kickoff.

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