URGENT UPDATE: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face a critical injury crisis just days before the season finale, with star quarterback Baker Mayfield added to a growing list of sidelined players. Mayfield is now dealing with a troubling shoulder injury, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming game.
Currently, a total of EIGHT players are in the Bucs’ treatment room, raising alarms for fans as the team seeks to salvage their playoff hopes. Tight end Devin Culp and linebacker Anthony Nelson are both nursing knee injuries with no return dates specified. Meanwhile, cornerbacks Jamel Dean and Benjamin Morrison are recovering from shoulder and hamstring injuries respectively.
Offensive tackles Luke Goedeke and Tristan Wirfs are also out due to ankle and toe injuries, while defensive lineman Calijah Kancey is dealing with a pectoral issue. The situation is dire as the Buccaneers, who started the 2025 NFL season strong with a 5-1 record, have faltered significantly, going just 2-8 in their last ten games.
Mayfield’s injuries add to the team’s woes. He was forced to exit the Bucs’ 34-7 defeat to the Rams in November due to a left shoulder issue and now faces a new challenge just as the team is fighting to stay relevant in the playoff race. Following a tough loss to the Miami Dolphins on Monday, head coach Todd Bowles didn’t mince words about the need for improvement, particularly at the quarterback position. He stated, “We’ve got to be better at the quarterback position. And we’ve got to be better at the signal-calling position and we’ve got to be better blocking it.”
With the season finale approaching, the pressure mounts for the Buccaneers. Fans are left anxiously awaiting further updates on Mayfield’s condition and how the team plans to respond to these setbacks. As the playoffs loom, every game becomes crucial, and the Bucs must find a way to rally amidst the injuries and challenges they face.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops, and the impact of these injuries unfolds in the final stretch of the season.
