INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a left shoulder sprain in Sunday night time’s 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and didn’t play within the second half.
He’ll endure an MRI on Monday to find out the severity of the harm, in response to coach Todd Bowles.
After main the Buccaneers on a landing drive late within the second quarter, Mayfield went into the blue medical tent on the Buccaneers’ sideline. He was introduced as questionable to return with the harm however got here again in for Tampa Bay’s subsequent drive.
After making an attempt a protracted move on the ultimate play of the primary half, Mayfield fell to the bottom and gave the impression to be in ache once more. He was labeled uncertain to return popping out of halftime, then was dominated out later within the third quarter. He was seen on the sideline together with his left arm in a sling.
“He damage it earlier (within the recreation), mentioned he was superb, he went again after which reaggravated it on the final play (of the primary half),” Bowles informed reporters.
Mayfield was 9-of-19 for 41 yards, with a landing and two interceptions earlier than leaving. He was changed by Teddy Bridgewater, who would begin for Tampa Bay if Mayfield was to overlook time.
In opposition to the Rams, the veteran Bridgewater was 8-of-15 passing for 62 yards. His final begin got here in Week 17 of the 2022 season, whereas with the Dolphins.
“Very assured in what Teddy can do,” Bowles mentioned. “With a full week of follow, taking each snap, each play, we predict he’ll be superb.”
