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Jalon Daniels Named Bucs Starter After Baker Mayfield Injury

Jalon Daniels Named Bucs Starter After Baker Mayfield Injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are turning to a rookie quarterback. After Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated right thumb in Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, head coach Todd Bowles announced Monday that rookie Jalon Daniels will start at quarterback in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 28
‘He’s got to quit doing this’ — Former Bucs head coach Bruce Arians had a pointed message for Baker Mayfield after Vikings loss

‘He’s got to quit doing this’ — Former Bucs head coach Bruce Arians had a pointed message for Baker Mayfield after Vikings loss

The Bucs’ Super Bowl winning head coach had some direct advice for the team’s franchise gunslinger. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost more than a football game on Sunday.

Baker Mayfield News / PewterReport.com / September 28
2-Pt Conversion: 0-3 Bucs, Baker Mayfield Get A Thumbs Down

2-Pt Conversion: 0-3 Bucs, Baker Mayfield Get A Thumbs Down

It’s time for Scott Reynolds’ 2-Pt Conversion post-game column, which features two statements, two questions and two predictions based on the latest Bucs game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Field Level Media / September 28
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) out at least 3 weeks

Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) out at least 3 weeks

A dislocated thumb late in Sunday's game will keep Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield out for a minimum of three weeks, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Monday.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28
Buccaneers get concerning Baker Mayfield injury update after winless start

Buccaneers get concerning Baker Mayfield injury update after winless start

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 0-3 with a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium, and now they will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield for at least the next few weeks.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 28
Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles confirms Baker Mayfield timeline after thumb injury

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost more than just a game when they fell to 0-3 on the season via a 23-16 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

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Baker Mayfield’s MRI Showed No Additional Thumb Damage, Will Miss At Least Three Weeks

Baker Mayfield’s MRI Showed No Additional Thumb Damage, Will Miss At Least Three Weeks

Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield‘s MRI showed no additional damage to his dislocated right thumb. Fowler adds Mayfield is still likely to miss some time and will get a second opinion, but the test news is “relatively good” based on potential outcomes.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Bucs Report / September 28
Buccaneers’ WR Jalen McMillan To Have MRI On Knee

Buccaneers’ WR Jalen McMillan To Have MRI On Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan suffered a knee injury during the first quarter in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The injury is particularly concerning because it involves the same knee McMillan injured during training camp.

Todd Bowles News / HITC / September 28
Bucs head coach Todd Bowles explains ‘what is going on with this franchise’ after 10th loss in 12 games

Bucs head coach Todd Bowles explains ‘what is going on with this franchise’ after 10th loss in 12 games

Todd Bowles answered some heavy questions after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss against the Minnesota Vikings, which means they have now suffered three straight defeats this season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker / September 24
Buccaneers legend shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team

The Bucs fell to 0-2 on the season when they suffered a 23-19 Week 2 loss at home to a Cleveland Browns side that was blown out to the tune of 34-10 the previous Sunday.

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