Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield exits with left shoulder injury, replaced by Teddy Bridgewater vs. Rams

By Canadian Press on November 23, 2025.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield did not start the second half after sustaining a left shoulder injury against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

Mayfield went into the medical tent after throwing a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tez Johnson in the second quarter, holding his non-throwing shoulder. Mayfield returned but appeared to aggravate the injury on a Hail Mary attempt that was intercepted by Emmanuel Forbes Jr. to end the half, clutching his shoulder in obvious discomfort.

Backup Teddy Bridgewater came into the game on the first possession of the second half for the Buccaneers.

The team said Mayfield was doubtful to return. He completed 9 of 19 passes for 41 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, was sacked twice, and ran four times for 19 yards in the first half.

The Rams led 31-7 at halftime.

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Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press

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