Overview
- An MRI showed a low-grade AC joint sprain in Mayfield’s left, non-throwing shoulder, giving him a chance to face the Cardinals, according to NFL Network reporting.
- Head coach Todd Bowles said Teddy Bridgewater will take most first-team reps this week while Mayfield remains a possibility to start based on how he feels by week’s end.
- Mayfield took part in Wednesday’s walk-through, addressed reporters, and was no longer in a sling, signs viewed as encouraging by local reporters.
- Tampa Bay is 6-5 after a 34-7 loss to the Rams, marking a third straight defeat that trimmed its NFC South lead over the Panthers.
- Bridgewater struggled in relief against Los Angeles, and Mayfield called playing through the injury a “double-edged sword” as the Bucs host Arizona on Sunday.