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Buccaneers to Release Kyle Trask After IR Move

The decision elevates veteran Teddy Bridgewater to Baker Mayfield’s primary backup.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask (2) walks off the field during a pre-season NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko)
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Aug 23, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask (2) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Reports indicate Trask will revert to injured reserve with a shoulder issue sustained in the preseason, then finalize an injury settlement before his release.
  • Teddy Bridgewater, signed on August 5, earned the No. 2 job after a strong preseason showing that included two touchdown passes against the Steelers.
  • The Tampa Bay Times confirmed the plan to part ways with Trask following his four seasons in Tampa Bay with seven regular-season appearances and no starts.
  • Trask's opportunity to run first-team practices during Baker Mayfield’s brief hand contusion did not secure his role, leading the team to add a veteran option.
  • Some outlets have floated possible interest from other teams once Trask is healthy, with the Raiders mentioned due to front-office ties, though any landing spot remains speculative.