"Back-up Teddy Bridgewater has called Baker Mayfield a "tough guy" after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback played on with a shoulder sprain before being placed during Sunday's 37-7 NFL defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. Mayfield did not re-emerged for the second half after attempting a Hail Mary at the end of the first, having earlier been examined following a second-quarter touchdown throw to Tez Johnson."
"While the Bucs awaited the results of a scan on Mayfield on Monday, NFL reporter Adam Schefter said they are "not ruling out" the 30-year-old for the visit of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. "Teddy will play if [Mayfield's] out for some time," confirmed head coach Todd Bowles after the game, praising Bridgewater for "performing well under pressure". "We'll bring up Connor [Bazelak] behind him and go from there."
Baker Mayfield sustained a shoulder sprain and did not return for the second half after attempting a Hail Mary and earlier being examined following a second-quarter touchdown to Tez Johnson. The Buccaneers awaited scan results on Monday while NFL reporter Adam Schefter said the team is not ruling Mayfield out for the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Todd Bowles said Teddy Bridgewater would play if Mayfield is sidelined and praised Bridgewater for performing well under pressure. The team plans to elevate Connor Bazelak behind Bridgewater if necessary. Bridgewater expressed confidence and readiness to prepare and lead if called upon.
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