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Baker Mayfield Questionable With Biceps Injury as Bowles Expects Him to Play vs. Eagles

Injuries to Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs, Mike Evans test the Buccaneers’ depth.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay listed Baker Mayfield as questionable with a right biceps issue after limited practices, and Todd Bowles said the quarterback "should be OK" for Sunday.
  • Reporters noted Mayfield was throwing Friday with a sleeve on his right arm as he ramps back toward game action.
  • Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs are also questionable, with Bowles saying both are trending in the right direction as they seek their first snaps of the season.
  • Mike Evans has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss multiple games, leaving the Buccaneers short at receiver.
  • The Buccaneers are 3-0 after three fourth-quarter comebacks, with Mayfield opening the season with six touchdown passes and no interceptions.