Baker Mayfield, Five Bucs Players Fall Ill on Wednesday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced significant challenges during their Wednesday practice session, as multiple key players experienced health issues. The Buccaneers conducted a walk-through instead of a full practice due to the illness affecting numerous team members.
Baker Mayfield and Five Bucs Players Affected by Illness
Head Coach Todd Bowles reported that around 15 players and five coaches were sidelined due to a contagious bug. This unexpected setback necessitated a shift to a lighter walk-through session. Bowles stated, “Unfortunately, this Wednesday, a lot of people have taken ill. There’s nothing we can really do about that today.”
Players Facing Illness
- Baker Mayfield (quarterback)
- Graham Barton (center)
- Emeka Egbuka (wide receiver)
- Dan Feeney (offensive guard)
- Luke Goedeke (offensive tackle)
- Logan Hall (defensive end)
In addition to the players affected by illness, several others were unable to practice for various reasons:
Additional Player Absences
- Chris Braswell (outside linebacker, foot injury)
- Ben Bredeson (offensive guard, hamstring injury)
- Jamel Dean (cornerback, hip injury)
- Chase McLaughlin (kicker, personal reasons)
- Haason Reddick (outside linebacker, ankle/knee injuries)
Limited Participation List
Several players participated in a limited fashion, as they continue to recover from their injuries:
- Chris Godwin Jr. (wide receiver, fibula injury)
- Bucky Irving (running back, shoulder/foot injuries)
- Sterling Shepard (wide receiver, shoulder injury)
- Tristan Wirfs (offensive tackle, shoulder injury)
The Buccaneers will need to navigate through these health issues as they prepare for their upcoming games, hoping for a quick recovery for all affected players.
