Bucs rookie Jalon Daniels struggles in preseason loss to Jaguars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell 19-0 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in their preseason finale on August 28. Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels entered the game with a chance to secure the No. 2 QB spot behind Baker Mayfield but completed only 8 of 15 passes for 57 yards and fumbled a snap. Daniels faced challenges with a makeshift offensive line, leading to a lack of offensive production. The Buccaneers' most significant injury occurred when linebacker Mohamed Kamara injured his knee in the third quarter. Tampa Bay's defense recorded two sacks, showcasing some resilience despite the loss.
- •Jalon Daniels struggled with 57 passing yards and a fumble.
- •Bucs managed only six first downs throughout the game.
- •Mohamed Kamara exited with a left knee injury in the third quarter.
- •Tampa Bay recorded two sacks but had limited offensive success.
- •The final score saw Jacksonville leading 19-0.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — No preseason comeback for Jalon Daniels as Bucs fall to Jaguars
"JACKSONVILLE — Jalon Daniels walked into Friday night’s preseason finale with a chance to win the No. 2 quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield.
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