Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels to start for Buccaneers

Steps in for Mayfield after late relief snaps Sunday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

From @BigDayESPN: Who is Jalon Daniels, the #Bucs new starter? https://t.co/heLw19p2le Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: Daniels entered late in Sunday's 23-16 loss for his first NFL snaps. Tampa Bay lists the undrafted rookie as its starter going forward.

Why it matters: Starter change reshapes Tampa Bay's offensive setup for the coming week. Development lands with draft trade-back chatter already building around the roster.

What to watch: Watch practice reps and the game plan for how much Tampa Bay puts on Daniels in his first start.

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