Buccaneers to decide on Baker Mayfield status Friday

Bowles says quarterback threw well Wednesday

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What happened: Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said the team anticipates a decision on quarterback Baker Mayfield on Friday. Mayfield threw Wednesday and handled the work asked of him.

Why it matters: Mayfield is Tampa Bay's starting quarterback, making his availability central to game planning. A Friday decision sets the timeline for the week's preparation. It also determines how first-team reps are handled to close the week.

By the numbers: In 2025 with Tampa Bay, Mayfield completed 343 of 543 passes for 3,693 yards with 26 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 17 games.

What to watch: Watch for Friday's decision and any additional practice work before then. That will clarify whether Mayfield is in line to start.

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