Yosh Nijman: Everything you need to know

Nijman announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Nijman will hang up his cleats after six seasons with the Packers and Panthers. The offensive lineman made 29 starts during his career, most recently starting four games with Carolina in 2025.

Nijman will start Sunday's game against the Buccaneers at left tackle, David Newton of ESPN.com reports. Nijman is the primary depth option at tackle for the Panthers, and with the absence of Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) for Sunday's game, the reserve player will get a chance to play. The backup tackle has played 224 snaps so far this year, filling in for Ekwonu in Week 1 and for Taylor Moton in Week 6 and Week 9.

Nijman (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports. Nijman has been limited in practice all week due to a knee injury, which will keep him sidelined for Sunday's contest. Taylor Moton (elbow) will return from a two-game absence to start at right tackle.