Carolina Panthers release Friday injury report, update Baker Mayfield's status

The Carolina Panthers look to break a three-game skid as they play host to division rival Tampa Bay for a game against the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. But they’ll once again be down a few key pieces, according to the team’s latest injury report.

The latest report came Friday, headlined by a pair of injuries along the offensive line and another update on Baker Mayfield after he returned to practice a few days ago.

Here was the Mayfield tidbit from the Friday report: “Quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is listed as doubtful this week, though he has practiced the last two days on a limited basis.”

So likely no Baker for the Tampa Bay game. Looks like PJ Walker is up for another round under center.

Offensive line starters questionable

A pair of cogs up front for the Panthers offense may not be able to play this weekend. According to the injury report: “Center Pat Elflein (hip) was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Elflein missed the entire week of practice.”

Bradley Bozeman would be the replacement if Eflein misses Sunday’s game, as is likely the chance.

The Panthers also listed right tackle Taylor Moton as questionable with a knee injury after he did not practice on Friday. So, a with Mayfield likely down and Moton and Eflein on the fence, the Panthers offense could be very banged up heading into a tough matchup vs. Tom Brady.

More Carolina Panthers Injury Updates

Take it from the team, who posted some other, more positive injury updates from Friday’s practice:

“Defensive tackle Matt Ioannidis (concussion protocol) is listed as doubtful, though the news on defense is otherwise good.

“Cornerback Jaycee Horn (ribs) and linebacker Frankie Luvu (shoulder) are expected to play this week. They’re listed as questionable on the report, but both were full participants Friday.

“Cornerback Donte Jackson (ankle) is also listed as questionable but was a full participant Friday. CJ Henderson (concussion protocol) is also listed as questionable, though he was also a full participant.

“Wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) and safety Sean Chandler (hamstring) were also listed as questionable for the game. Shenault was a full participant Friday.”

Other than the Ioannidis news, a pretty positive injury report for Carolina. They’ll hold out hopes for Mayfield and the offensive linemen, but are otherwise fairly healthy overall.