The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a significant challenge as they prepare for their Week 14 game against the Carolina Panthers. With safety depth already an issue, the team has lost All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. to a knee sprain, sidelining him for several weeks.

Head coach Todd Bowles acknowledged the impact of Winfield's injury on the team's playoff aspirations. If Mike Edwards remains unavailable, the Buccaneers may rely on Kaevon Merriweather and Ryan Neal, leaving little room for further injuries.