Panthers' Jaelan Phillips to miss game against Buccaneers due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 7:14 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips is expected to be unavailable for the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following a Wednesday walkthrough, head coach Dave Canales indicated that Phillips, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, did not participate and is being evaluated for further treatment. Phillips initially injured his hamstring in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions and re-aggravated it during the previous victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. His absence will be felt significantly as he leads the team with 18 pressures this season.
- •Jaelan Phillips did not participate in Wednesday’s practice due to a hamstring injury.
- •Phillips has been leading the Panthers with 18 pressures this season.
- •He initially injured his hamstring in the Week 4 win over the Lions.
- •Phillips aggravated the injury in the recent game against the Eagles.
- •Coach Dave Canales emphasized the need for careful management of the injury.
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers HC Dave Canales gives unfortunate update on OLB Jaelan Phillips
"The Panthers are expecting to be without their $120 million man this week against the Bucs.
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