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Jake Browning misses Bucs' preseason opener due to back injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Jake Browning misses Bucs' preseason opener due to back injury

Summary

Jake Browning will not play in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first preseason game against the New York Jets on Friday night due to a back injury sustained in practice. Browning, who was expected to start, will be replaced by Connor Bazelak and Jalon Daniels sharing the quarterback duties. Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles expressed hope that Browning could play in the next preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Browning signed a one-year deal with Tampa Bay earlier this year and previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Status Watch

•Browning injured his back during practice on Wednesday.
•Connor Bazelak and Jalon Daniels will split time at quarterback.
•Bucs play the Jets on Friday night in their first preseason game.
•Bowles hopes Browning can return for the next game against the Chiefs.
•Browning signed with the Buccaneers after three seasons with the Bengals.

Latest Updates

9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Late Week Injury Forces Ex-UW QB to Miss Bucs' Preseason Opener

What they're saying

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Former Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning was expected to start the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first preseason game in 2026 before an injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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