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Baker Mayfield Starts All Games Despite Multiple Injuries

4/6/2026

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Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, played through multiple injuries in the 2025 season, starting all 17 games.
The injuries included oblique, shoulder, ankle, and knee issues, though not all were officially documented.
Lavonte David, a retired linebacker, described Mayfield's toughness and determination to play despite the pain.
Team management kept any discussions about replacing him with a healthier backup under wraps.

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Story summary

Baker Mayfield, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, played through multiple injuries in the 2025 season, starting all 17 games.
The injuries included oblique, shoulder, ankle, and knee issues, though not all were officially documented.
Lavonte David, a retired linebacker, described Mayfield's toughness and determination to play despite the pain.
Team management kept any discussions about replacing him with a healthier backup under wraps.