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Bucs QB Update: Mayfield Returns to Practice as Bridgewater Sits With 'Teeth' Injury

Key injuries leave Tampa Bay managing depth for the Saints.

Oct 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
Sep 21, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (50) recovers the fumble against the New York Jets during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Thirteen of the 17 players on Tampa Bay’s initial injury list practiced Thursday, including Baker Mayfield after a knee-related limited listing Wednesday.
  • Backup Teddy Bridgewater did not practice Wednesday or Thursday and remains listed with a dental "teeth" issue.
  • Chris Godwin, Bucky Irving and Haason Reddick have been ruled out for Sunday’s game in New Orleans.
  • Mike Evans is scheduled for collarbone surgery and is expected to miss roughly eight weeks.
  • If Bridgewater is unavailable, practice-squad passer Connor Bazelak is the team’s only other quarterback option.