Rookie Quarterback First Start
Undrafted Rookie Jalon Daniels Set to Make First NFL Start Against Packers
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Daniels is set to become the first rookie quarterback to start an NFL game this season; none of the 10 quarterbacks selected in this year’s draft had started entering Week 4.
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Tampa Bay showed unusual confidence in Daniels after he went undrafted: the team gave him a $25,000 signing bonus and guaranteed his $247,500 practice-squad salary. He spent six seasons at Kansas.
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Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness said Daniels tends to run when his reads are unavailable, adding that disciplined pass-rushing would be especially important against his speed.
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A report said Mayfield was scheduled to have the stitches in his thumb removed on Monday, which the article described as a step in his recovery; it also reported that he was determined to return ahead of the initial three-week timeline.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will start undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels at quarterback in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers after Baker Mayfield dislocated his right thumb in a loss to Minnesota ESPN. Mayfield is expected to miss three to six weeks depending on when he can grip and throw comfortably. Tests revealed no tendon or ligament damage, and the Buccaneers are keeping him off injured reserve, hoping for a faster return CBS Sports.
Daniels Gets His Chance After Going Undrafted
Jalon Daniels will become the first rookie quarterback to start an NFL game this season Fox 11 Online. He spent six seasons at Kansas and went undrafted, but the Buccaneers showed unusual confidence in him. They gave him a $25,000 signing bonus and guaranteed his $247,500 practice-squad salary Fox 11 Online.
Packers Face a Mobile, Unpredictable Opponent
Green Bay's defense must adjust to Daniels' arm strength and mobility. Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness said Daniels runs when his reads aren't available, making disciplined pass-rushing critical Fox 11 Online. The Packers come into Week 4 after a 35-14 loss to Atlanta.
Buccaneers Facing a Struggling Season With Ball Control Issues
Tampa Bay is 0-3 heading into Week 4 and has committed seven turnovers in three games Fox 11 Online. The team is desperate for a win and hopes Daniels can provide spark. The Packers enter at 1-2 and are also searching for momentum after their blowout loss to Atlanta.
Mayfield's Recovery Timeline Remains Uncertain
Mayfield was scheduled to have stitches removed from his thumb on Monday, a positive sign in his recovery ESPN. He is determined to return sooner than the initial three-week estimate. The quarterback's ability to grip the football will ultimately determine when he can safely throw.
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