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Buccaneers Injury Report, December 21

The Buccaneers and Panthers release their second injury reports of the week.

Dec 21, 2017 at 07:57 AM

The Buccaneers and Panthers have released their injury reports following Thursday's practices. The two lists remain largely unchanged. Buccaneers defensive end Ryan Russell was added with a shoulder injury. He participated on a limited basis.

For the Panthers, safety Mike Adams returned to practice in a full capacity.

See below for the full injury report:

BUCCANEERS

DE Robert Ayers (shoulder) – Did Not Participate
TE Cameron Brate (hip/knee) – Limited Participation
LB Lavonte David (hamstring) – Limited Participation
WR DeSean Jackson (ankle) – Did Not Participate
DT Gerald McCoy (biceps) – Limited Participation
DE Ryan Russell (shoulder) – Limited Participation
T Donovan Smith (shoulder) – Full Participation
CB Ryan Smith (ankle) – Limited Participation

PANTHERS

S Mike Adams (rest) – Full Participation
DE Mario Addison (hip) – Did Not Participate
WR Devin Funchess (shoulder) – Did Not Participate
C Tyler Larsen (foot) – Limited Participation
QB Cam Newton (right shoulder) – Limited Participation
TE Greg Olsen (foot) – Full Participation
DE Julius Peppers (rest) – Did Not Participate
WR Russell Shepard (shoulder) - Did Not Participate
G Trai Turner (concussion) – Did Not Participate
LB Shaq Thompson (foot) – Limited Participation

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