Undrafted Rookie Earns Backup QB Spot | Tampa Bay Buccaneers News

Tampa Bay’s bold move to name undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels their No. 2 QB behind Baker Mayfield is shaking up the NFL—especially since Daniels beat out veteran Jake Browning. The Bucs’ coaching staff, including Todd Bowles and GM Jason Licht, were stunned by his poise, quick learning curve, and standout preseason play: zero interceptions, a touchdown pass, and even a rushing score. This marks only the sixth time in 51 years the Bucs have started with a rookie as backup QB—and it wasn’t handed to him; he earned it through relentless work and trust from teammates. The decision? A collective roar of confidence that Daniels didn’t just prove he could be the backup—he proved he couldn’t not be. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb123a4c98d1b244