Baker Mayfield assesses Jaguars defense after joint practice in Tampa
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Baker Mayfield remarked on the Jaguars' physicality during a joint practice in Tampa on August 25, 2026. He admitted that, had this been a real game, the Buccaneers would likely have lost. The Jaguars' defense excelled, producing at least four takeaways, including a pick-six, while Mayfield noted the Buccaneers were outplayed. The offense faced challenges, with Brian Thomas Jr. leaving practice early due to an injury scare, although he had impressed with a lengthy touchdown catch prior to his exit. Mayfield acknowledged the day's difficulties and emphasized the need for improvement.
- •Jaguars' defense had a strong day with at least four takeaways.
- •Baker Mayfield stated the Bucs likely would have lost if it were a game.
- •Brian Thomas Jr. exited practice early due to an injury scare.
- •Mayfield acknowledged the team's need for improved physicality.
- •Joint practice took place in Tampa on August 25, 2026.
- 4:42 AMTampa Bay Times — Bucs get the worst of ‘eye-opening’ practice with Jaguars - Tampa Bay Times
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield Doesn’t Hold Back After Buccaneers’ Poor Joint Practice With Jaguars
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield Admits Bucs Were ‘Out-Physicaled’ by Jaguars in Eye-Opening Practice
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield delivers blunt assessment after facing Jaguars defense
"Baker Mayfield did not need a scoreboard to know the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a problem. Tuesday’s joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars exposed something the Buccaneers quarterback could not ignore. The Bucs understood the system, knew their assignments, and had the checks down; however, when the pads started telling the story, the Jaguars brought […] The post Baker Mayfield Admits Bucs Were ‘Out-Physicaled’ by Jaguars in Eye-Opening Practice appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars stepped onto the gridiron together for a joint practice before their face-off, and egos clashed. However, keeping the tempers aside, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield accepted where his team lagged as the Jacksonville Jaguars left no stone unturned to give the Buccaneers a wake-up call.
"Baker Mayfield said the Jaguars' were more physical and admitted the Bucs likely would have lost if Tuesday’s joint practice were a full game.
Sources
External links- Tampa Bay TimesAug 26, 2026, 4:42 AMBucs get the worst of ‘eye-opening’ practice with Jaguars - Tampa Bay Times
Quarterback Baker Mayfield says Jacksonville was more physical Tuesday, and that was a surprise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:20 AMBaker Mayfield Doesn’t Hold Back After Buccaneers’ Poor Joint Practice With Jaguars
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars stepped onto the gridiron together for a joint practice before their face-off, and egos clashed. However, keeping the tempers aside, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield accepted where his team lagged as the Jacksonville Jaguars left no stone unturned to give the Buccaneers a wake-up call.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:16 PMBaker Mayfield Admits Bucs Were ‘Out-Physicaled’ by Jaguars in Eye-Opening Practice
Baker Mayfield did not need a scoreboard to know the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a problem. Tuesday’s joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars exposed something the Buccaneers quarterback could not ignore. The Bucs understood the system, knew their assignments, and had the checks down; however, when the pads started telling the story, the Jaguars brought […] The post Baker Mayfield Admits Bucs Were ‘Out-Physicaled’ by Jaguars in Eye-Opening Practice appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:21 PMBaker Mayfield delivers blunt assessment after facing Jaguars defense
Baker Mayfield said the Jaguars' were more physical and admitted the Bucs likely would have lost if Tuesday’s joint practice were a full game.
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