Reports: Bucs QB Baker Mayfield has low-grade shoulder sprain

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield underwent an MRI that revealed a low-grade AC joint sprain in his non-throwing shoulder, several reports said Monday.

The MRI found no additional damage in the shoulder, which Mayfield injured in the second quarter of the Buccaneers’ 34-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

Mayfield may not have to miss much time, with his status for the Bucs’ Week 13 home game against the Arizona Cardinals uncertain.

The 30-year-old had thrown for 41 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Rams before his exit.

Mayfield first started to show shoulder discomfort after a 7-yard scramble just before the midway point of the second quarter. He finished the drive with a 14-yard touchdown pass to Tez Johnson but went to the sideline medical tent immediately after the score.

He returned to complete the remainder of the first half but was slow to get up when he went to the ground after he unleashed a long downfield pass on the final play before halftime that was intercepted by Emmanuel Forbes Jr. He immediately reached to his left shoulder while on the ground.

“(Mayfield) hurt it earlier (in the game),” coach Todd Bowles said. “He said he was fine and went back into the game, then aggravated it on the last play (of the first half).”

Mayfield has thrown for 2,406 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions in 11 games for Tampa Bay, which is now tied with Carolina for the NFC South lead at 6-5. The Buccaneers have lost three consecutive games.

Well-traveled veteran Teddy Bridgewater entered in relief of Mayfield on Sunday and likely would start if the first-stringer cannot go against Arizona.

–Field Level Media