Buccaneers Lock In Daniels as Backup QB | NFL News

Baker Mayfield is locked in as Tampa Bay’s starter through 2026, but the backup spot just got a surprise upgrade: rookie Jalon Daniels, undrafted and unheralded, earned the No. 2 QB role by outperforming veterans Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak. Daniels dazzled in preseason, leading five scoring drives and throwing for 239 yards, one TD, zero INTs — plus a rushing score. Mayfield praised Daniels’ offseason progress and excitement for his future. For Daniels, this is redemption after being overlooked — proving that hard work beats draft status. The Bucs now have a veteran leader and a rising star ready to step up.

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