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Jalon Daniels earns Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback position

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 6:03 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Jalon Daniels earns Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback position

Summary

Former Kansas standout Jalon Daniels has secured a spot as the primary backup quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The undrafted rookie impressed during training camp to earn the role behind starter Baker Mayfield. Daniels concluded his collegiate career at Kansas in 2025 after leading the team through multiple bowl appearances. He joins the Buccaneers following a roster evaluation period. Meanwhile, the Kansas football program has named Isaiah Marshall as its new starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Marshall takes over the position after a competition with Cole Ballard as the Jayhawks aim to improve on consecutive 5-7 records.

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•Jalon Daniels secured the No. 2 quarterback role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
•The undrafted rookie will serve as the backup to Baker Mayfield.
•Daniels played for Kansas from 2020 through 2025.
•Isaiah Marshall is the new starting quarterback for the Kansas Jayhawks.

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6:03 PMYahoo Sports — KU’s Jalon Daniels wins backup QB job in NFL with Tampa Bay | reports

What they're saying

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While Jalon Daniels wasn’t selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, he did earn an undrafted opportunity with Tampa Bay. He seems to have made the most of it.
— Yahoo Sports

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