The Panthers have placed beginning cornerback Captain Munnerlyn on hurt reserve having a strained left hamstring.
Munnerlyn was hurt a week ago from the Texans and needed to leave the overall game.
Darius Butler, acquired off waivers the 2009 season in the Patriots, will begin Saturday from the Bucs, coach Ron Rivera stated.
R.J Stanford would be the team's nickel back.
Munnerlyn had began all 14 games for that Panthers.
The Panthers signed cornerback Jonathan Nelson in the practice squad to consider his place.
The Panthers will also be apt to be without beginning strong safety Charles Godfrey, who's by helping cover their a strained right shoulder. He's listed as doubtful after missing practice again on Friday. If Godfrey can't start, then Jordan Pugh can get the jerk.