Baker Mayfield will not play in Buccaneers preseason game vs. Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Baker Mayfield, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will not participate in the preseason game against the New York Jets scheduled for Friday. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed that Mayfield won't see any playing time, possibly as part of a strategy to rest starters. Meanwhile, No. 2 quarterback Jake Browning is dealing with a back injury, casting uncertainty on the quarterback position for the game. If Browning is unable to play, Connor Bazelak and Jalon Daniels are next in line to take snaps.
- •Baker Mayfield will not play against the Jets.
- •Todd Bowles confirmed Mayfield's status.
- •Jake Browning has a back injury.
- •Connor Bazelak may see more playing time.
- •Preseason game is scheduled for Friday.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Geno Smith playing in Jets preseason game tonight? Injury update
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Baker Mayfield playing in preseason game vs. Jets?
"Jets QB Geno Smith will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday with the starters against the Buccaneers. Here's why:
"Here's why Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield won't play in the preseason game against the Jets on Friday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:20 PMWhy isn't Geno Smith playing in Jets preseason game tonight? Injury update
Jets QB Geno Smith will not play in the team's preseason opener on Friday with the starters against the Buccaneers. Here's why:
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:01 PMWhy isn't Baker Mayfield playing in preseason game vs. Jets?
Here's why Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield won't play in the preseason game against the Jets on Friday.
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