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Buccaneers ‘Plan’ To Start Rookie UDFA QB Jalon Daniels Against Steelers

Baker Mayfield might be pushing to play next Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are planning to roll with undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels another week. According to Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, who spoke to…

By Josh Carney · Steelers Depot

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:34 PM

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The Buccaneers plan to start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6.
Baker Mayfield is recovering from a dislocated thumb suffered in Week 3 and is pushing to return.
Head coach Todd Bowles indicated the team will test Mayfield's grip, but Daniels remains the expected starter.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to start undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels in Week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles stated that while the team will monitor starter Baker Mayfield's recovery from a dislocated thumb, Daniels is currently positioned to remain under center.

Mayfield is attempting to return after having stitches removed from a thumb procedure, but Daniels earned praise after leading Tampa Bay to a road victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. Daniels completed 19 of 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown in the win, bringing his starting record to 1-1.

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