The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going into the season with Baker Mayfield as their quarterback for the third straight year. During his time as the starting quarterback, Mayfield and head coach Todd Bowles have built a very strong rapport.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have never been media darlings, and they've been constantly unappreciated and underestimated since the departure of Tom Brady. Baker arrived in Tampa Bay in 2023 after being cast off by the Browns and Panthers.

The Steelers, however, are not set to play their starters after going through Thursday’s joint practice. Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters earlier in the day that playing time in the second preseason game will be similar to that of last week’s game against Jacksonville.