Buccaneers' Todd Bowles quells concerns over Baker Mayfield's Week 4 status

Mike Moraitis

Buccaneers' Todd Bowles quells concerns over Baker Mayfield's Week 4 status image

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a question mark on the injury report this week in quarterback Baker Mayfield.

Mayfield made his 2025 debut on the injury report in Week 3 thanks to foot and toe issues, but he managed to turn in three full practices before suiting up.

In Week 4, Mayfield is listed with a biceps issue and his practice participation saw a downgrade over the first two days of the week, as he was limited in both sessions.

The Bucs have yet to release their official injury report for Friday, head coach Todd Bowles revealed that Mayfield was limited again and would be questionable for the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

However, he also added that he believes Mayfield will play.

"Baker should be OK for Sunday, but he was limited today," Bowles said.

Along with Mayfield, both left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin are questionable. Bowles is taking a wait-and-see approach with both.

The Bucs have been absolutely snake-bitten with injuries on offense so far this season. Jalen McMillan remains on injured reserve, Mike Evans is set to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury and Godwin has yet to suit up.

If Godwin doesn't play again, rookie Emeka Egbuka could get absolutely peppered with targets.

If Mayfield can't go, the Bucs have a strong backup with Teddy Bridgewater, although there's no denying Tampa Bay's chances of beating the reigning Super Bowl champs will take a hit with Mayfield out.

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Mike Moraitis

Mike Moraitis is a freelance writer who covers the NFL for the Sporting News. Over his nearly two decades covering sports, Mike has also worked for Bleacher Report, USA TODAY and FanSided. He hates writing in the third person.