TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without starting quarterback Brad Johnson for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers due to a fractured left rib.
Bucs coach Jon Gruden said in his Monday media briefing that Johnson would be listed as "doubtful" for this week's game.
Johnson was injured early in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He was not hit on the play, but flinched after throwing an interception.
Johnson did take a beating against the Eagles, getting sacked six times while taking numerous hits.
If Johnson is unable to go against the Panthers, backup Rob Johnson would get the start. Rob Johnson, who is more mobile that Brad Johnson, completed 4-of-7 passes for 31 yards against the Eagles.
With a history of injury problems, Rob Johnson has plenty of experience, spending his last four seasons in a quarterback controversy in Buffalo.
Gruden also revealed that the Bucs could be without starting wide receiver Keenan McCardell due to a left shoulder injury.
