Jalon Daniels named Buccaneers' backup quarterback for the season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have chosen Jalon Daniels as their backup quarterback to start the NFL season, according to sources. Daniels, an undrafted rookie free agent, enters a critical role behind their starting quarterback. The decision comes as teams finalize rosters ahead of the opening week. The Buccaneers aim to solidify their quarterback depth as the season approaches.
- •Jalon Daniels earns backup quarterback role for the Buccaneers.
- •He is an undrafted rookie free agent.
- •Decision made as the NFL season approaches.
- •The Buccaneers finalize roster before opening week.
- 3:13 PMESPN — Source: Undrafted rookie lands Bucs' QB2 role
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Buccaneers to release Jake Browning; Jalon Daniels set to be No. 2 QB
"The Buccaneers have decided that Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie free agent, will be their backup quarterback to start the season, a source told NFL Network.
"The Buccaneers gave undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels a shot to win the backup quarterback job and he took full advantage of it.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 30, 2026, 3:13 PMSource: Undrafted rookie lands Bucs' QB2 role
The Buccaneers have decided that Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie free agent, will be their backup quarterback to start the season, a source told NFL Network.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 2:39 PMBuccaneers to release Jake Browning; Jalon Daniels set to be No. 2 QB
The Buccaneers gave undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels a shot to win the backup quarterback job and he took full advantage of it.
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