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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Undrafted rookie quarterback earned the No. 2 QB role behind Baker Mayfield with Tampa Bay Buccaneers after strong training camp and preseason performance. Daniels leapfrogged Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak for the backup spot. Mayfield praised Daniels, saying 'I'm proud of Jalon. I think he's shown tremendous steps from the first time I met him in the offseason until now. He played his tail off. Worked hard. Worked on the things the coaches wanted to get done out of him and for him to progress with.'
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PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026Arrowhead Pride
Undrafted rookie quarterback earned the No. 2 QB role with Tampa Bay Buccaneers after strong training camp and preseason, leapfrogging Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak. Baker Mayfield praised Daniels' development: 'I'm proud of Jalon. I think he's shown tremendous steps from the first time I met him in the offseason until now. He played his tail off. Worked hard. Worked on the things the coaches wanted to get done out of him and for him to progress with.' Daniels' rapid ascent indicates coaching confidence and potential pathway to playing time.
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PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Most undrafted rookie quarterbacks spend their summer auditions scraping for a practice squad berth, but Jalon Daniels managed to snag the job backing up Baker Mayfield with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The six-year Kansas starter showed sufficient command to earn the second-string gig over proven product Jake Browning, who was released Sunday. Daniels demonstrated resolve by overcoming injuries and inconsistency throughout his college career to translate his playmaking skills to the pro level.
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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Undrafted free agent from Kansas earned the primary backup quarterback role with Tampa Bay after impressing throughout training camp and preseason. Daniels competed against Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak for the backup spot; the Bucs cut Bazelak on Saturday and released Browning on Sunday to move forward with Daniels. Coach Todd Bowles praised his overall operation and decision-making, noting "it's not really the completions, it's the overall operation." Daniels completed 19-of-29 for 182 yards and two touchdowns (one rushing) across two preseason victories, demonstrating enough to secure the backup role behind Baker Mayfield.
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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Bucs Nation
Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels has won the Buccaneers backup quarterback job behind Baker Mayfield, pushing past veteran Jake Browning who the team is releasing. Daniels entered training camp competing simply to earn a roster spot but impressed throughout August. In the preseason, he completed 27 of 44 passes for 239 yards, 1 touchdown and 0 interceptions, adding 37 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. He helped spark comeback wins over the Jets and Chiefs before struggling in Friday's preseason finale loss to Jacksonville.
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PositiveRoleAug 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels has been elevated to QB2 behind Baker Mayfield after impressing throughout the offseason and preseason. The 6-foot, 208-pound dual-threat from Kansas went 27-of-44 for 239 yards and 1 TD with 14 rushes for 37 yards and 1 score across three preseason games, earning particular praise for his off-schedule playmaking and quick recognition skills in the first two exhibitions against the Jets and Chiefs. Despite initial concerns about accuracy and consistency from his college career, Daniels impressed Bucs coaches as early as OTAs and minicamps, earning QB2 reps in camp and maintaining the backup role even after a shakier third preseason performance.
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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Bucs Nation
Rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels received an extended preseason opportunity to make his case for a roster spot after leading five scoring drives over the first two games, but struggled significantly in the finale: 8-of-15 completions for 57 yards, three sacks, and nine rushing yards in a shutout loss. The source notes that offensive line protection issues and receiver drops made his stats look worse than they should have, but the overall performance was a significant step back. Despite the poor outing, the source expects Daniels should still make the roster, though whether he earns the QB2 designation remains uncertain.
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NegativeProjectionAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Daniels struggled in the preseason finale against Jacksonville, completing 8 of 15 passes for 57 yards with three sacks and nine rushing yards as the Bucs managed just 87 total yards. After leading five scoring drives over the first two preseason games, Daniels and the offense never found a rhythm in the third game. The source notes that offensive linemen played poorly and receivers dropped passes, which made Daniels's stats look worse than they should have; however, the source still expects Daniels to make the roster, though whether he is named QB2 remains uncertain.
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PositiveRoleAug 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Undrafted rookie from Kansas is competing for the backup QB job behind Baker Mayfield; starting tonight's preseason finale against Jacksonville and will play the first half and possibly into the third quarter. Daniels has rallied the Bucs to come-from-behind wins against the Jets and Chiefs over the past two weeks, posting 19-of-20 passing for 182 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in two games, plus one rushing touchdown. He took the majority of reps during the Bucs' seven-on-seven period after Mayfield today.
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PositiveRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source expects Jalon Daniels to get plenty of reps in Friday's preseason game against Jacksonville. Daniels operated as the second-string signal-caller in Wednesday's joint practice, and the source notes the backup QB battle has become interesting after he led three scoring drives in the second half against the Chiefs, with the Buccaneers scoring all 16 points after halftime. The source expects Bowles to explore what the undrafted rookie from Kansas can do, suggesting he gives the Bucs a better chance to put up points, especially against Jacksonville's struggling secondary depth chart.
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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Daniels has impressed in two preseason games, sparking comebacks in both contests. Down 9-0 at halftime, he led three straight scoring drives to deliver the Bucs a win, finishing 9-of-14 for 71 yards and a touchdown with 7 rushes for 19 yards. He delivered bullet strikes, used his legs to create, and threaded the needle on a rollout to Ko Kieft for an impressive touchdown. The source notes the conversation has shifted from whether Daniels makes the 53-man roster to whether he deserves to be the primary backup QB, though Jake Browning's real-game experience (10 career starts) and Daniels' need for more professional scheme polishing make it unlikely he'll surmount Browning.
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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Bucs Nation
The conversation around Daniels has shifted from roster inclusion to whether he deserves the primary backup QB role. In two preseason games, he has looked promising, delivering bullet strikes and using his legs to create. Down 9-0 at halftime, Daniels led three straight scoring drives for the comeback win, finishing 9-of-14 for 71 yards and a touchdown with 7 rushes for 19 yards. He threaded the needle on a rollout to Ko Kieft for an impressive touchdown. While Jake Browning's real-game experience (10 career starts) likely keeps him as QB2, Daniels has prompted genuine debate about his role despite needing more polishing in a professional scheme.
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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Bucs Nation
Undrafted rookie quarterback out of Kansas is making a strong case for a roster spot on the Buccaneers behind Baker Mayfield. In the preseason game against Kansas City, Daniels directed three scoring drives including a two-yard touchdown pass to Ko Kieft; a week earlier against the Jets, he completed 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and led two second-half touchdown drives including a one-yard rushing score. The source notes Daniels 'continues to make the most of his opportunities' and is 'strengthening his case each week' as roster decisions approach.
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PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Undrafted rookie quarterback out of Kansas is making an impressive case for a roster spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during preseason. In the team's 2-0 preseason start, Daniels directed three scoring drives in a 16-15 comeback win over Kansas City, including a two-yard touchdown pass to tight end Ko Kieft in the third quarter. The previous week against the Jets, he completed 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and led two second-half touchdown drives, including a one-yard rushing score. The source notes Daniels continues to make the most of his opportunities and is strengthening his case each week in the competition behind Baker Mayfield.
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