Panthers hosted Baylon Spector for a workout, showcasing the team’s busca for linebacker depth and athleticism. Spector, formerly with the Bills, is viewed as a versatile option who can contribute on special teams and provide coverage and run-support depth as Carolina evaluates its LB group.

Baylon Spector spent his first NFL seasons with Buffalo after being taken in the 2022 draft as a seventh-round pick. Clemson product with a 53-game college career featuring 192 tackles, 23 TFL, 9.5 sacks, and a national-title run in 2018. In 2024 he started four of 11 games for Buffalo, logging 40 tackles, 2 TFL and 1.5 sacks across 26 NFL appearances.

Baylon Spector is currently on injured reserve, which will impact the Bills' defensive lineup as they prepare for their final regular season game. His absence, along with Terrel Bernard's injury, opens up opportunities for undrafted rookie Joe Andreessen to step up and contribute significantly on defense.

Baylon Spector has been added to the injury report due to a calf issue that emerged during practice, raising concerns as it may be related to a prior injury that kept him on Injured Reserve. His status for the upcoming game remains limited, and if he is unable to play, it could impact the linebacker depth behind starters Terrel Bernard and potentially Matt Milano.

Baylon Spector was a limited participant in practice due to a calf injury, contributing to the list of defensive players managing various health issues as the team prepares for their upcoming game.