Baker Mayfield has a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder and could play Sunday based on how much pain he can manage. But the Bucs on Wednesday began preparing backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to start against the Cardinals.

Teddy Bridgewater makes Buccaneers promise after Rams mauling originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a chance to re-establish themselves in the NFC pecking order against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night, but they were blown off the field.

If the shoulder injury suffered by Baker Mayfield on Sunday night in Los Angeles causes him to miss playing time, veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater is ready to step up to a position he has been in before

Buccaneers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater played his most extensive action in years on Sunday night after Baker Mayfield departed Tampa Bay's eventual loss to the Rams with a left shoulder sprain.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in freefall after getting blown out by the Los Angeles Rams 34-7 at SoFi Stadium, as Todd Bowles' team has now lost three straight games and four of its last five.

Backup Bucs QB Teddy Bridgewater is willing to step up should the absence of Baker Mayfield be longer than expected

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Wednesday that Bridgewater will get most of the starting reps at practice in preparation for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, but that Baker Mayfield (AC joint) has not yet been ruled out, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Watch Los Angeles Rams defensive end Kobie Turner react to sacking Tampa Bay quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Teddy Bridgewater, predict offensive plays, and celebrate with cornerback Cobie Durant in the end zone.

The Arizona Cardinals my face Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday if Baker Mayfield can't play.