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Buccaneers make shock QB decision as veteran is CUT
Jalon Daniels won the job after completing 61.4% of his passes in preseason, while the Buccaneers cut veteran Jake Browning.
- On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers named undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels as their backup quarterback, releasing veteran Jake Browning as they cut their roster to 53 players.
- Daniels initially joined the team as a long shot with a $25,000 signing bonus but beat out Browning, who had previously started 10 games for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- The former Kansas star completed 61.4% of his passes for 239 yards and one touchdown during the preseason, while also rushing for 37 yards and a score.
- After Friday's 19-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bucs coach Todd Bowles said they would evaluate film, emphasizing the need for Daniels to master the overall operation.
- Daniels will back up Baker Mayfield, who enters the 2026 campaign with an uncertain long-term future, as Tampa Bay opens the season against the Bengals on September 13.
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Buccaneers name undrafted rookie QB as Baker Mayfield's backup
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going with an undrafted rookie as the backup quarterback to Baker Mayfield. The Buccaneers are moving ahead with Jalon Daniels as their No. 2 quarterback after releasing Jake Browning, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Daniels got the gig after surprising during preseason. The #Bucs signed Jalon Daniels, UDFA out … The post Buccaneers name undrafted rookie QB as Baker Mayfield’s backup appeared first on Larry …
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