Connor Bazelak may start for Buccaneers in preseason opener against Jets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Connor Bazelak is in line to potentially start as quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason opener against the New York Jets tonight. With Baker Mayfield sidelined and Jake Browning nursing an injury, Bazelak and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels are set to take all the snaps. This represents a significant opportunity for Bazelak, who had a strong showing last preseason but did not see regular-season action. Having previously played for Bowling Green, his experience spans across multiple colleges including Missouri and Indiana.
- •Baker Mayfield is out, Jake Browning is injured.
- •Bazelak and Jalon Daniels will handle quarterback duties.
- •Bazelak completed 32 of 46 passes in last preseason.
- •His college career features over 12,000 passing yards.
- •The game is set for tonight against the Jets.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Connor Bazelak? Meet the Buccaneers QB who could possibly start tonight
"Jake Browning is dealing with an injury ahead of Tampa Bay's preseason opener
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