Overview
- Head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that Mayfield is expected to practice on Wednesday and the team will evaluate his throwing and grip during the week.
- Tampa Bay plans to prepare game plans for both quarterbacks and is treating Jalon Daniels as the likely starter for now while the team completes its evaluation.
- Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels has started three games in Mayfield’s absence, completing 61.2% of passes for 501 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions.
- The Buccaneers fell to 1-5 after an overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that erased a 13-point fourth-quarter lead, increasing urgency around the quarterback decision.
- Mayfield dislocated his right thumb in Week 3 and medical tests showed no additional structural damage, so the key near-term milestones to watch are Wednesday’s practice and whether he can throw without swelling or pain.