Baker Mayfield
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.
When it comes to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and injuries in 2025, it seems like things can always get worse.
The latest and most concerning injury came in Week 12 as the Buccaneers were getting blown out by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12, with quarterback Baker Mayfield appearing to injure his left shoulder on a Hail Mary attempt to end the first half and being forced to leave the game.
Mayfield did not return to the field in the second half, with the Buccaneers trailing 31-7. Veteran backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater came in to take Mayfield’s place.
Mayfield appeared to hurt his left shoulder on a run earlier in the first half and had to go in the medical tent to get it examined before returning to the field.
The Buccaneers were 6-4 and losers of 2 consecutive games headed into the game against the Rams.
“Bucs QBBaker Mayfield, who hit the turf in pain right before the half, is doubtful to return with a left shoulder injury,” NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport wrote on his official X account on November 23.