Overview
- Baker Mayfield progressed from not practicing to limited participation after an MRI showed a low‑grade AC joint sprain in his non‑throwing shoulder.
- Todd Bowles said Bridgewater is taking most first‑team reps this week, though Mayfield remains a game‑time option based on pain tolerance and practice response.
- Mayfield was seen taking warmup throws Thursday, reinforcing the team’s late‑week evaluation plan for availability against the Cardinals.
- Running back Bucky Irving logged full practices and was cleared to play, giving the offense a key piece back after an absence since Week 4.
- Tampa Bay has lost four of its past five but leads a tight NFC South, heightening the stakes of the quarterback decision for Sunday’s home game versus Arizona.