The Bucs were indoors at practice Wednesday as Tampa begins a short road trip this year in what the rest of the country calls winter. Immediately all attention focused on what would happen. Baker Mayfield could do it. You cannot do anything during the session.
Mayfield was seen hanging out with the offense on the opposite side of the field. The Bucks had a walk-through practice wearing only shorts and T-shirts, so there wasn’t much movement. Mayfield was seen with his arms crossed as the Bucks’ stars watched special teams practice.
What does that mean for this week? Todd Bowles answered all questions regarding Mayfield’s ability and game today.
“He’s feeling a lot better,” Bowles said. And when asked if he expected Mayfield to play this weekend, Bowles said, “I think so.”
He also talked about quarterback toughness.
“He’s been raised and coached that way,” Bowles said. “He has an old-school mentality. He has an undeniable work ethic. He loves playing the game and does everything he can every week to prepare to play.”
There wasn’t much of a noticeable difference in practice, other than some curiosity about Mayfield. Inside linebacker Lavonte David and cornerback Jamel Dean were again out, while inside linebacker Devin White was maxed out.
Sir Vosia Dennis was sent home as he was ill. Defensive tackle Mike Green also did not practice due to a calf injury. Outside linebacker YaYa Diaby was out with an ankle injury, but was limited and a walk-through.
indoor light practice #backs. The players wore only shorts and T-shirts.
There was no Lavonte David or Jamel Dean.
Baker Mayfield participated in practice, but had his arms crossed most of the time. pic.twitter.com/TGhRAxSia7
— Matt Matera (@matty4_matera) November 29, 2023
Fullbacks vs. Panthers Wednesday Injury Report
Here’s Wednesday’s full injury report for the Bucks and Panthers ahead of their divisional game.
bucks
LB Lavonte David – Groin – Did not play.
CB Carlton Davis – Ankle – Limited participation
CB Jamel Dean – Ankle/Foot – Did not play.
LB Servosia Denis – Illness – Not participating
OLB YaYa Diaby – Uncle – Limited Participation
DL Mike Green – Calf – Not Participating
QB Baker Mayfield – Ankle – Full participation
LB Devin White – Footy – Limited Participation
panthers
S. Von Bell – Shoulder – Did not participate
S Jeremy Chin – Quadriceps – Limited Participation
P Johnny Hecker – Individual – Did not participate
OLB Yetur Gross Matos – Hamstring – Limited participation
OLB Marquis Haynes Sr. – Back – Did not participate.
CB CJ Henderson – Concussion – Full participation
CB Jaycee Horn – Hamstring – Limited Participation
TE Hayden Hurst – Concussion – Did not play.
OLB DJ Johnson – Elbow – Limited Participation
G Cade Mays – Uncle – Limited Participation
T. Taylor Morton – Knee/Rest – Did not participate.
WR Laviska Shenault Jr. – Ankle – Did not play.
WR Adam Thielen – Rested – Did not participate.
TE Tommy Tremble – Hip – did not participate.
G Chandler Zabala – Knee – Did not participate.