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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka ruled out for Sunday after Bowles called him 'doubtful but leaning towards out' Fri Oct 23, 12:52 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Panthers. Head coach Todd Bowles had said on Friday, about 25 minutes before the team's injury report came out, that Egbuka was doubtful but leaning towards out.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here with Egbuka's inability to practice all week. He'll hope to return next week, giving him two games before the Week 10 bye. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. Bucky Irving, who has quietly received bellcow usage over the last two weeks, should also be in line for extra receiving work. |
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka doubtful, would take 'a heckuva recovery' to play Sunday Fri Oct 23, 12:30 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (concussion) is doubtful for Sunday's game at Carolina. Head coach Todd Bowles said it would take a heckuva recovery for Egbuka to play, and he is not expected to suit up.
| Footballguys view: A doubtful designation rarely results in an active status, so fantasy managers should plan to be without Egbuka in Week 7 lineups. Expect Chris Godwin, Ted Hurst, Tez Johnson, and Cade Otton to see a bit more work than usual, but they're all desperation plays in fantasy. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will play Sunday after 'normal practice week' Fri Oct 23, 12:29 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles made it official on Friday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will play Sunday against the Panthers. Mayfield was a full participant in practice all three days this week. Bowles called it a "normal practice week" for him.
| Footballguys view: After a full week of practice, there was no doubt Mayfield could play in Week 7. Jalon Daniels has looked solid in a relief role, but the Buccaneers will welcome back Mayfield, despite his early-season struggles. Mayfield is off the fantasy radar except in two-quarterback and superflex leagues, but we should see a bit more pass volume than we've seen without him, boosting the pass catchers. |
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka returns to practice Friday Fri Oct 23, 11:07 AM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka returned to practice on Friday. Egbuka had been in the concussion protocol and did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Todd Bowles was scheduled to give an update later Friday.
| Footballguys view: We'll get more news on Egbuka after practice, but returning to practice doesn't guarantee he'll clear concussion protocol. In addition to the concussion, Egbuka is tending to a foot injury. He's on a mini heater, scoring a touchdown in each of his last two games. But we'll need clarity after practice to make responsible projections about Egbuka's Week 7 outlook. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield 'slated to return and start' Sunday vs. Panthers Fri Oct 23, 12:40 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) is slated to return and start against the Panthers on Sunday, per a source. Mayfield, who dislocated his thumb, was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles had said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts.
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Buccaneers | Bucs activate David Sills from IR, place LB Christian Rozeboom on IR Thu Oct 22, 05:00 PM
The Buccaneers activated WR David Sills from injured reserve on Thursday, making him eligible to make his Buccaneers debut Sunday against the Panthers. To open a roster spot, the team placed LB Christian Rozeboom on injured reserve with a finger injury, sidelining him for at least four games. Sills signed with Tampa Bay in April, reuniting with Offensive Coordinator Zac Robinson, who was his coordinator in Atlanta in 2025 when he posted career bests of 18 catches for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Rozeboom played 25 snaps in a 4-3 look against the Steelers last Sunday, recording four tackles and a pass defensed.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving returns to practice Thursday Thu Oct 22, 04:24 PM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with an illness. Like QB Baker Mayfield, who appears on track to return to the lineup for Sunday's Week 7 game at the Panthers, Irving looks to be moving toward playing.
| Footballguys view: Irving is feeling better, so he should be good to go for the game against the Panthers. We like him in the RB2 range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield 'looks full go again' with glove on right hand Thu Oct 22, 11:37 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) "looks full go again" at practice on Thursday, wearing a glove on his right hand. Mayfield was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Todd Bowles said he would decide Friday whether Mayfield starts against the Panthers.
| Footballguys view: The thumb injury is strong enough for Mayfield to get out there against the Panthers in Week 7. In his first game back, Fantasy GMs should be considering Mayfield a QB2/streaming option. We'll see if the Buccaneers try to ease him into action with a more balanced gameplan. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving misses Wednesday practice as illness hits Bucs locker room Wed Oct 21, 03:33 PM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. The Buccaneers have an illness "ripping through the locker room," and P Riley Dixon (illness) was a full participant. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka does not practice Wednesday Wed Oct 21, 03:26 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka did not practice on Wednesday because of concussion and foot injuries. Tampa Bay visits the Panthers on Sunday in Week 7.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka in concussion protocol Wed Oct 21, 03:23 PM
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka is in the concussion protocol, the team said on Wednesday.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield a full participant in Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 03:22 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has a dislocated thumb, was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He threw with a glove on his right hand during the session. Head coach Todd Bowles is expected to decide Friday whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers.
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Buccaneers | Bowles to decide Friday whether Baker Mayfield starts vs. Panthers Wed Oct 21, 01:54 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, who has missed the last three games with a dislocated right thumb, split practice reps with rookie QB Jalon Daniels on Wednesday while wearing a glove on his right hand. "I think he's coming along fine," head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday, adding that Mayfield said throwing with the glove "felt good."
| Footballguys view: Bowles said the decision on whether Mayfield starts Sunday against the Panthers will likely come Friday: "See what he looks like Friday and I'll find out then." Bowles noted that with a thumb injury, "you can see flat out and you can kind of know if you want to play him or not." Stay tuned. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield throws with glove on right hand at Wednesday practice Wed Oct 21, 12:09 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield threw with a glove on his right hand in practice on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: We've got some progress to report on here. Mayfield has been dealing with a dislocated thumb for a few weeks, and he did not play in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Tampa Bay plays at Carolina on Sunday, and Mayfield could be out there. Jalon Daniels will start if Mayfield isn't quite yet ready to play. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield will practice Wednesday ahead of Panthers game Mon Oct 19, 12:46 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) will practice on Wednesday, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday while discussing the team's quarterback plans for Sunday's game at Carolina. Mayfield missed Sunday's game against the Steelers with a dislocated thumb.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield's dislocated right thumb has kept him off the practice field since he was injured in Week 3, but he tested his ability to throw the ball last week. The question is whether Mayfield can grip the football sufficiently to throw it. Halon Daniels has started with Mayfield sidelined, and the Bucs have gone 1-2 in those games. Bowles said the team will construct a game plan that takes into account the uncertainty about who will start in Carolina. We'll continue to follow as the week progresses. |
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Buccaneers | Bucs to game-plan as if Jalon Daniels starts again; Wednesday key for Mayfield's thumb Mon Oct 19, 12:33 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Wednesday will be important for evaluating QB Baker Mayfield and his injured thumb. Bowles added that the team will plan as if rookie QB Jalon Daniels is starting again in terms of initial game-planning for the Week 7 game at the Panthers. There is "potentially one more week of Jalon Daniels."
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Buccaneers | Sean Tucker 'not expected to go' against Steelers Sun Oct 18, 07:33 AM
Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable and is not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this month the Bucs need to "find a way to split the three backs" and that Tucker would "earn a few reps."
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Buccaneers | RB Sean Tucker questionable for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 06:50 PM
Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable on the Week 6 injury report. Sean Tucker was limited in Friday's practice.
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Buccaneers | Bowles confirms Antoine Winfield Jr. out vs. Steelers Fri Oct 16, 12:51 PM
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. is out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed on Friday. Winfield has been recovering from a rib fracture.
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Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. out vs. Steelers, working with trainer 'a good sign for next week' Fri Oct 16, 11:10 AM
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) looks set to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers. Winfield was working on the side with a trainer on Friday, which is "a good sign for next week." He suffered a fractured rib and was given a 2-to-4 week timeline on Monday, October 5.
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Buccaneers | OC Zac Robinson confirms Baker Mayfield won't play vs. Steelers Thu Oct 15, 01:19 PM
Buccaneers offensive coordinator Zac Robinson confirmed on Thursday that QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) won't play this week. Mayfield attempted to get back for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
| Footballguys view: Once again, we'll see QB Jalon Daniels starting in place of Mayfield. Daniels can keep plays alive but is limited as a passer. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield not practicing Thursday, Jalon Daniels to start vs. Steelers Thu Oct 15, 11:38 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not practice on Thursday, and rookie QB Jalon Daniels "will start vs the Steelers barring something unforeseen" in Sunday's Week 6 game. Daniels also started in Mayfield's place in Week 5 against the Cowboys. "Another week as the starter for Jalon Daniels," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport posted.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield is down this week, and he may not even return next week. We'll have to see what he can do in practice a week from now. Daniels can move around a bit, but his lacking of production as a passer makes him a streaming option in start-2QB/superflex leagues. |
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Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. continues to recover from rib fracture Wed Oct 14, 12:32 PM
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. continues to recover from a rib fracture, the update from Wednesday's practice noted. Winfield was expected to miss two to four weeks when the injury was announced earlier this month.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield to test thumb grip Wednesday, Jalon Daniels expected to start vs. Steelers Wed Oct 14, 09:08 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) is expected to test his ability to grip and throw the football on Wednesday, though whether he can do so effectively is still to be determined.
| Footballguys view: Rookie QB Jalon Daniels is expected to start Sunday against the Steelers unless Mayfield recovers more quickly than expected. Tampa Bay's next game after the Steelers is at Carolina. Perhaps Mayfield will be ready for that contest. Stay tuned. |
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Buccaneers plan to start Jalon Daniels vs. Steelers, Mayfield down to 'smaller splint' on thumb Fri Oct 9, 11:10 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has a smaller splint on his dislocated thumb, head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday. The team will see whether Mayfield can grip a ball this week, but the plan is to go with rookie QB Jalon Daniels in Week 6 against the Steelers. Mayfield had been 'pushing to play' against Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers engineered a fantastic game plan Thursday night, letting Daniels get into a rhythm with some easy early throws, pulling the Cowboys' defense into the box, and then letting him rip it late. Daniels is an undrafted rookie and is still a bit rough around the edges. But he's getting the ball to the Buccaneers' playmakers and adding some rushing upside of his own. He'll be in the streaming discussion in two-quarterback and superflex leagues in Week 6 against the Steelers. |
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Buccaneers | Irving runs for 165 yards, two TDs in win over Cowboys Thu Oct 8, 11:31 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving ran 21 times for 165 yards and a touchdown and also caught 2 passes for 10 yards and a touchdown on 3 targets in Thursday's 24-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He was projected for 12.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 30.5.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield 'pushing to play' vs. Steelers, too early to know medically Thu Oct 8, 10:25 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield could return for the Week 6 game against the Steelers on October 18. Mayfield is pushing to play, but with the game 10 days away it is too early for the Bucs to know medically whether he can go. The stitches in his thumb were removed on Monday, and his return is a matter of the thumb healing, his pain tolerance and his ability to grip the football. The medical staff will have a big say in whether he plays.
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ruled out again for Thursday at Cowboys, Joey Porter Jr. 'good to go' Wed Oct 7, 02:52 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield has been ruled out again for Thursday night's game against the Cowboys. On the Dallas side, CB Joey Porter Jr. is "good to go" for the matchup. Cowboys' Tyler Smith was a full participant, "paving the way for his activation."
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield, Winfield Jr. ruled out vs. Cowboys, McLaughlin 'will be fine' Wed Oct 7, 12:01 PM
Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said QB Baker Mayfield, S Antoine Winfield Jr., CB Benjamin Morrison and LB SirVocea Dennis will be out for Thursday's game against the Cowboys. K Chase McLaughlin was added to the injury report on Tuesday with a right groin/hip injury, but Bowles said "he'll be fine."
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Buccaneers | Mayfield, Winfield Jr. sit Tuesday walk-through, kicker McLaughlin added with groin/hip Tue Oct 6, 03:47 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (right thumb), S Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib), CB Benjamin Morrison (quad) and LB SirVocea Dennis (ankle/foot) did not participate in Tuesday's walk-through ahead of Thursday night's Week 5 game at the Cowboys. K Chase McLaughlin (right groin/hip) also did not participate.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield, Winfield, Morrison, and Dennis were also listed as non-participants on Monday. The Buccaneers will release their final injury report for this week on Wednesday. Mayfield is all but officially ruled out; Jalon Daniels will make a second start in his absence. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Bucs need to 'find a way to split the three backs', Tucker to 'earn a few reps' Mon Oct 5, 03:47 PM
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said the team needs to get RB Sean Tucker more involved after his two-yard touchdown run and fourth-down conversion in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers. "He needs to earn a few reps. I mean, we've got to find a way to split the three backs kind of... it doesn't have to be equally, but, you know, a hot hand should be able to ride a little bit longer," Bowles said.
| Footballguys view: RB Bucky Irving started, led the team with 61 rushing yards and played 37 of 63 offensive snaps, while RB Kenny Gainwell played 27 snaps with three handoffs and caught a touchdown pass, and Tucker played three snaps, carrying three times for 10 yards. Irving is likely to remain the lead back as long as he's healthy, but it sounds like a shift in approach is coming. |
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Buccaneers | Antoine Winfield Jr. out 2-to-4 weeks with fractured rib, Dennis undergoing ankle tests Mon Oct 5, 02:41 PM
Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. has a fractured rib that will keep him out for 2-to-4 weeks, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: Winfield, a Pro Bowler last season, has 24 total tackles and one QB hit this season. Bowles also said LB SirVocea Dennis is still undergoing tests on his ankle injury to determine its severity. Tampa Bay visits the Cowboys on Thursday night in Week 5. |
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Buccaneers | Bowles: Jalon Daniels 'will be the quarterback Thursday night' with Mayfield out Sun Oct 4, 09:38 PM
Buccaneers rookie QB Jalon Daniels will make his second career start Thursday night at Dallas in Week 5, head coach Todd Bowles said after Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Packers.
| Footballguys view: "Yeah, he'll be the quarterback Thursday night," Bowles said. "He had some ups and he had some downs, but for his first time out there, he didn't panic... He escaped, used his legs well at times." Daniels threw two interceptions and a touchdown pass to RB Kenny Gainwell and added 55 rushing yards in his debut start, while QB Baker Mayfield (dislocated right thumb) is expected to miss at least two more games. |
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Buccaneers | Egbuka held to 2 catches for 13 yards in loss to Packers Sun Oct 4, 04:01 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka caught 2 passes for 13 yards on 4 targets in Sunday's 17-14 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He was projected for 8.6 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.3.
| Footballguys view: Jalon Daniels actually kept the Bucs competitive down to the end in this game, but he wasn't a consistently effective passer, so Egbuka's stat line was anemic. The Bucs play the loose Cowboys pass defense on Thursday, but Egbuka is only a what-the-heck flex. If you have Egbuka, hope for Baker Mayfield to be able to return in Week 7 after some positive reports about his recovery from a dislocated thumb. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield pushing to beat three-week timeline Sat Oct 3, 09:31 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is scheduled to have stitches removed from his injured thumb on Monday, which is an important step in his recovery. Mayfield is pushing to beat the three-week timeline for his return.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers ruled Mayfield out on Friday for Sunday's game against the Packers. That makes undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels their starter with Mayfield out. Pelissero reports Mayfield could return in Week 6. Stay tuned. |
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin Jr. set to play Sunday against Packers Fri Oct 2, 03:59 PM
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. is set to play against the Packers on Sunday. Godwin, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, returned to full practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: It's good to see Godwin back on the field and trending towards playing this week. However, he's averaging just 37 yards per game this year, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will be getting his first NFL start with Baker Mayfield out. Desperate managers might not have a better option than Godwin, but fantasy managers should bench him where they can. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ruled out vs. Packers, Bucky Irving will play Fri Oct 2, 12:28 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers. DE Rueben Bain Jr., CB Benjamin Morrison and TE Ko Kieft have also been ruled out. RB Bucky Irving, DE Yaya Diaby and LB Josiah Trotter will play.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield is expected to miss at least two weeks, and possibly more, as he manages his recovery from last week's dislocated thumb. Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will make his first-ever start against the Packers this week. Given the uncertainty at quarterback, all of the Buccaneers' pass catchers should be docked slightly. Irving practiced every day this week and can be fired up as a high-end RB2. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving (glute) working Friday, 'didn't seem to have any issues' Fri Oct 2, 11:13 AM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (glute) was working at Friday's practice and "didn't seem to have any issues."
| Footballguys view: Irving has been limited throughout this week with a glute injury, but it's relieving to hear an optimistic report. Irving is PPR's RB15 through the first three weeks. If he's starting, get him in your lineup as a high-end RB2. |
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving practicing Thursday, Bain works with trainer Thu Oct 1, 11:49 AM
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle) was practicing on Thursday as the team worked in pads, after he did not practice on Wednesday. RB Bucky Irving (glute), who was limited on Wednesday, and DT Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (ankle/foot) were also practicing, as were LB Josiah Trotter and DE Yaya Diaby. Rookie DE Rueben Bain Jr. was working with a trainer, and CB Jacob Parrish was not seen.
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Buccaneers | QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports an MRI revealed no ligament or tendon damage to Mayfield's dislocated thumb. Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said Mayfield is looking at a minimum three-week absence. In the meantime, we'll see undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels against the Packers. |
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Buccaneers | WR Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle) did not practice Wednesday Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin Jr. (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels is going to start for the Buccaneers with Baker Mayfield (thumb) out of action for a few weeks. At less than 100 percent, and with a backup quarterback tossing him the ball, we've got Godwin more in the deep (what the heck) flex range in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | RB Bucky Irving (lower body) limited in Wednesday's practice Wed Sep 30, 06:15 PM
Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (lower body) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Irving should be out there against the Packers in Week 4. The team needs all the help they can get on offense with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels set to start. We've got Irving as an RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. |
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Buccaneers | WR Jalen McMillan placed on injured reserve Wed Sep 30, 10:45 AM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) has been placed on injured reserve. ESPN lists an estimated return of November 22.
| Footballguys view: It's a PCL injury for McMillan, and he's expected to miss 6-8 weeks. McMillan has yet to play a full season in the NFL, and he's coming off a 2025 season where he missed all but four games. With zero catches this year in two games played, it's not like he's a big part of their offensive plan. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield not going on IR 'for now', Jalon Daniels to start vs. Packers Tue Sep 29, 06:03 AM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield is not going on injured reserve for now but will miss at least three weeks with his thumb injury.
| Footballguys view: An MRI showed no fracture and no ligament or tendon damage, so there's apparently some hope he can return more quickly than the timetable suggests. Rookie QB Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent from Kansas, will start Sunday's Week 4 game against the Packers. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan has PCL sprain, early outlook is 6-8 weeks Tue Sep 29, 01:26 AM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan has a PCL sprain in his left knee, the same injury he suffered during training camp, a source said on Monday. The early thinking is that he could miss 6-8 weeks, a timetable that factors in his previous injury. A second opinion will provide clarity on the timeline.
| Footballguys view: That timetable makes it likely McMillan will do a stint on injured reserve. Of course, with Baker Mayfield expected to miss three weeks with a dislocated thumb, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels set to start at QB, there's no reason to look beyond Emeka Egbuka and Chris Godwin Jr. for now. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield to miss three weeks, Jalon Daniels gets the nod Mon Sep 28, 12:34 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield will miss three weeks, head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday. Mayfield hurt his thumb on Sunday, and X-rays showed no fracture. QB Jalon Daniels will get the nod as the starter in Mayfield's absence.
| Footballguys view: Daniels replaced Mayfield for the Buccaneers' final drive on Sunday and threw an interception on a last-gasp pass. The undrafted free agent out of Kansas beat out veteran Jake Browning in the preseason. Don't be surprised if Browning returns to provide depth. With Mayfield out, Footballguy Sigmund Bloom expects a lot of Bucky Irving and the running game to help Daniels get his feet under him against the Packers in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan to undergo MRI on left knee Monday Sun Sep 27, 08:20 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan will undergo an MRI on his left knee on Monday to determine the extent of his injury, per a source.
| Footballguys view: The MRI will determine whether it is a reaggravation of the knee issue he dealt with in camp or a new injury. McMillan was ruled out of Sunday's loss to the Vikings with the knee injury. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield ices throwing hand, MRI Monday will determine timetable Sun Sep 27, 08:08 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield had an ice pack on his right throwing hand in the locker room after Sunday's loss to the Vikings and did not speak to the media because of the injury.
| Footballguys view: A timetable for his recovery will not be determined until he undergoes an MRI on Monday. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier Sunday that Mayfield has a dislocated right thumb. The Buccaneers take on the Packers in Week 4. |
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Buccaneers | Baker Mayfield injures right thumb on throwing hand vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 07:15 PM
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield injured the right thumb on his throwing hand during Sunday's game against the Vikings. Mayfield was hurt in the fourth quarter. No further details on the severity of the injury were immediately available.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield was in great pain and there were reports of blood on his throwing hand, so this is probably a multi-week injury. Rookie UDFA Jalon Daniels will replace Mayfield for any games he misses. Green Bay is up next week, and we should expect a lot of Bucky Irving and the running game to help Daniels get his feet under him if it is indeed his first NFL start. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan ruled out with knee injury vs. Vikings Sun Sep 27, 04:45 PM
Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a knee injury. McMillan was injured in the first quarter and had initially been listed as questionable to return.
| Footballguys view: It took McMillan over a month to rally from a knee injury suffered in camp, so this is immensely disappointing. Ted Hurst caught a 40-yard touchdown to open the scoring for the Bucs and should have close to a full-time role while McMillan is out. |
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