Baker Mayfield injury update: Buccaneers get massive bad news on QB's status after suffering freak injury vs. Rams

NFL: NOV 23 Buccaneers at Rams - Source: Getty
Baker Mayfield injury update: Buccaneers get massive bad news on QB's status after suffering freak injury vs. Rams

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers received an extremely disappointing update regarding quarterback Baker Mayfield's injury. According to a tweet by NFL insider Ari Meirov, he was "doubtful to return" during their Week 12 showdown against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater took over during the second half of the game.

"#Bucs say QB Baker Mayfield is doubtful to return with a left shoulder injury. Will be Teddy Bridgewater in the second half," Meirov tweeted.
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The Bucs were trailing 21-0 in the second quarter of the game. Mayfield made a play, lobbing a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson to put his team on the scoreboard for the night. However, the quarterback went down while holding his throwing arm after the play.

Baker Mayfield was then taken to the medical tent for an evaluation. He returned despite being questionable to return, but was in visible pain after attempting a pass, which ended up being intercepted by Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr.

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In the second half, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers replaced him with backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. This puts Todd Bowles' team in trouble, as they are already dealing with multiple injuries on the offense. Before his injury, Mayfield completed 9 of 19 passes for 41 yards with one touchdown, along with two interceptions and two sacks.


Buccaneers Todd Bowles provides an update on Baker Mayfield's injury: Reports

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended the night with a disappointing 34-7 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Rams. After the game, coach Todd Bowles said that Mayfield sprained his left shoulder and will have to undergo an MRI to determine his status.

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"Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that Baker Mayfield sprained his left shoulder and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury," NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted.
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The Bucs signed Mayfield to a one-year, $4 million deal back in March 2023. A year later, they provided the quarterback with a three-year contract extension worth up to $100 million. So far in three seasons with the team, Mayfield has tallied 10,909 yards and 86 TDs passing while leading the team to two playoff appearances.

The Bucs are next scheduled to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

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