Panthers' kicker Eddy Piñeiro experienced tightness in his right hamstring during pregame warmups, leading to doubts about his availability for the game against the Buccaneers. As a result, Matthew Wright was activated from the practice squad to kick for the Panthers, with Piñeiro being inactive for the game. Additionally, G Deonte Brown was brought up from the practice squad. Jaycee Horn, who had a toe injury, is active and expected to play.
Matthew Wright will kick for the Panthers today. Eddy Pineiro is inactive. Jaycee Horn (toe) is active and expected to play.
Kicker news: With Eddy Pineiro doubtful vs. Bucs, Panthers activated K Matthew Wright from practice squad. G Deonte Brown also brought up from PS.
Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (right hamstring) doubtful to play vs. Buccaneers https://t.co/33Q6IcdFGJ https://t.co/oucgauAHkH
Kicker news: Panthers' Eddy Pineiro felt some tightness in his hamstring in his kicking leg during warmups. Looks like Johnny Hekker is kicking off.
#Panthers K Eddy Pineiro felt some tightness in his right hamstring during pregame workouts. He could be limited today.
Panthers K Eddy Piñeiro could be limited today. Woke up with some right hamstring tightness. He was kicking in pregame.