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Buccaneers’ Week 6 Friday Injury Report: Two Key Starters Ruled Out, Five Others In Doubt

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their final Friday injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 6 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) and S Antoine Winfield Jr. (ribs) headline the list as both were ruled out Sunday. Five…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:23 PM
Buccaneers’ Week 6 Friday Injury Report: Two Key Starters Ruled Out, Five Others In Doubt
Key Things to Know
  • Buccaneers starters Baker Mayfield and Antoine Winfield Jr. were ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
  • Five other Tampa Bay players carry doubtful or questionable injury designations heading into Week 6.
  • Quarterback Jalon Daniels will make his third straight start in place of the injured Mayfield.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled out quarterback Baker Mayfield and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mayfield remains sidelined with a thumb injury, while Winfield will miss another contest due to a rib injury. Additionally, cornerback Benjamin Morrison is listed as doubtful, and four other players are questionable.

With Mayfield unavailable, Jalon Daniels will make his third consecutive start at quarterback. Linebacker Josiah Trotter was a surprise addition to the injury report with a knee issue and is questionable, while backup linebacker SirVocea Dennis is also questionable despite practicing fully on Friday.

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