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Baker Mayfield injured, Jalon Daniels named Buccaneers' starting quarterback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:26 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Baker Mayfield injured, Jalon Daniels named Buccaneers' starting quarterback

Summary

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, currently 0-3, announced starting quarterback Baker Mayfield is sidelined due to an injury. First on the depth chart, Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent, will take over as QB1. Daniels had minimal success during his debut against the Vikings, completing no passes on three attempts. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles expressed confidence in Daniels as he prepares for a full game plan against the Packers in Week 4. Discussions about acquiring a veteran quarterback are ongoing, but for now, Daniels is expected to lead the team.

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Status Watch

•Tampa Bay is 0-3 heading into Week 4 against the Packers.
•Jalon Daniels has been named starting quarterback after Baker Mayfield's injury.
•Daniels struggled in his NFL debut, failing to complete any passes.
•Todd Bowles supports Daniels, who will execute a full game plan this week.
•The Buccaneers may seek a veteran quarterback to add depth to the roster.

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12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Baker Mayfield injury: Jalon Daniels is QB1, so what does it mean for fantasy?

What they're saying

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Along with a 0-3 start, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost starting quarterback Baker Mayfield to injury. However, they did get some encouraging news about the setback . But for now, Jalon Daniels is QB1, and here is what that means for fantasy football. From an NFL standpoint, the Buccaneers’ 2026 season seems to be toast. It’s hard to imagine them […] The post Baker Mayfield injury: Jalon Daniels is QB1, so what does it mean for fantasy? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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