Jalon Daniels replaces injured Baker Mayfield as Buccaneers' quarterback
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Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Baker Mayfield will miss at least three weeks due to a dislocated thumb sustained during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, where they fell 16-23. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels, who previously earned the backup role over veteran Jake Browning, is set to take over as the starting quarterback. Head coach Todd Bowles expressed confidence in Daniels, citing his performance during the preseason. The Buccaneers are currently 0-3 and are hoping for improvement with this change at quarterback.
- •Mayfield dislocated his thumb late in the Week 3 game.
- •Daniels completed zero passes with one interception in his previous appearance.
- •Bowles shows confidence in Daniels despite his inexperience.
- •Buccaneers currently sit at 0-3 after three losses.
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"Baker Mayfield has suffered a massive setback in a crucial period of the NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already played three games, and have lost all of them. They lost the Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 16-23. Now, the Buccaneers have faced a further setback to their […] The post Buccaneers QB Room in Turmoil as Undrafted Rookie Jalon Daniels Replaces Baker Mayfield appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Mayfield is expected to miss at least three weeks after dislocating his right thumb on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s loss to Minnesota. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will start next week against the Green Bay Packers. Daniels played six seasons at Kansas and beat out veteran Jake Browning for the backup job in training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 8:53 PMWinless Buccaneers have to turn things around without Baker Mayfield
Mayfield is expected to miss at least three weeks after dislocating his right thumb on Sunday in Tampa Bay’s loss to Minnesota. Undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels will start next week against the Green Bay Packers. Daniels played six seasons at Kansas and beat out veteran Jake Browning for the backup job in training camp.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 7:37 PMBuccaneers QB Room in Turmoil as Undrafted Rookie Jalon Daniels Replaces Baker Mayfield
Baker Mayfield has suffered a massive setback in a crucial period of the NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already played three games, and have lost all of them. They lost the Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings with a score of 16-23. Now, the Buccaneers have faced a further setback to their […] The post Buccaneers QB Room in Turmoil as Undrafted Rookie Jalon Daniels Replaces Baker Mayfield appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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