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Panthers activate Jeremy Chinn, Yetur Gross-Matos for Sunday’s game vs. Buccaneers

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Suzanne Halliburton | Last updated 12/2/23

The Panthers defense got some much-needed good news Saturday. Not only will they have Jaycee Horn back, but Carolina also activated Jeremy Chinn and Yetur Gross-Matos.

All three had been on injured reserve. And according to the final injury report issued by the Panthers, all three are questionable for Sunday’s road game against the Bucs. The trio participated in every practice this week, but were limited in every workout.

Horn, the team’s top cover cornerback, tore his hamstring. Chinn, a safety, dealt with a quad injury, while linebacker Gross-Matos strained his hamstring. Although the Panthers are going through a brutal season, their defense is a bright spot. Carolina ranks sixth in the NFL in total defense and fifth against the pass.

Only two Panthers have been ruled out — safety Vonn Bell (shoulder) and tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion).

Panthers final injury list

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
V onn Bell	S	Shoulder	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
M arquis Haynes	LB	Back	DNP	LP	LP	Questionable
H ayden Hurst	TE	Concussion	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
T aylor Moton	OT	Knee	DNP	LP	FP
T ommy Tremble	TE	Hip	DNP	LP	DNP	Doubtful
Jeremy Chinn	SAF	Quadriceps	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Yetur Gross-Matos	LB	Hamstring	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
Jaycee Horn	CB	Hamstring	LP	LP	LP	Questionable
DJ Johnson	LB	Elbow	LP	LP	FP	Questionable
C ade Mays	G	Ankle	LP	LP	FP
C.J. Henderson	CB	Concussion	FP	FP	FP
N ash Jensen	G	Back		LP	LP	Questionable
J onathan Mingo	WR	Achilles		LP	FP
X avier Woods	FS	Thigh		LP	FP
Troy Hill	CB	Hip			LP	Questionable

Although the Panthers are relatively healthy, the Bucs have a lengthy injury list. Tampa Bay ruled out four players — Lavonte David, Jamel Dean, Mike Greene and Devin White. Quarterback Baker Mayfield also was on the injury list because of a bad ankle. But he was a full participant in all three practices.

Tampa Bay injury list

Player	Position	Injury	Wed	Thu	Fri	Game Status
Lavonte David	OLB	Groin	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Carlton Davis	CB	Ankle	LP	FP	FP
Jamel Dean	DB	Ankle/Foot	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
SirVocea Dennis	LB	Illness	DNP	DNP	DNP	Doubtful
YaYa Diaby	LB	Ankle	LP	LP	FP
Mike Greene	DT	Calf	DNP	DNP	DNP	Out
Baker Mayfield	QB	Ankle	FP	FP	FP
Devin White	LB	Foot	LP	DNP	DNP	Out
Chris Godwin	WR	Neck	(-)	LP	DNP	Questionable
Dee Delaney	DB	Personal	(-)	(-)	DNP