Overview

• The Buccaneers will bench quarterback Baker Mayfield, wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Lavonte David for Saturday’s preseason game at Acrisure Stadium.
• Teddy Bridgewater is slated to make his Tampa Bay debut while Kyle Trask and undrafted rookie Connor Bazelak handle starter-level snaps.
• Bowles cited a physical joint practice and strong tape review as key reasons for holding out his veteran core.
• Steelers players conceded they came out flat against Tampa Bay’s skill groups as Mike Evans, Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka dominated practice.
• Rookie defensive back JJ Roberts left the session with a knee issue that is being closely monitored ahead of the regular season roster battle.