Bucs denote QB Baker Mayfield limited on estimated practice report

During his three years in Tampa Bay, quarterback Baker Mayfield has yet to miss a starting assignment. It's unlikely he's going to miss Saturday's regular-season finale.

There have been many injury obstacles for the veteran to overcome, especially in 2025, and another set are at work as the Buccaneers face a must-win situation this weekend.

Mayfield was designated as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, listing right shoulder and knee injuries.

Tampa Bay conducted a walk-through practice in preparation for Saturday's home contest vs. NFC South-leading Carolina.

Mayfield has steered clear of the injury report in recent weeks after landing on the list earlier in the season with a left shoulder injury.

In the first nine games this season, Mayfield threw 16 touchdowns and only two interceptions as the Bucs took control of the division with a 6-3 mark. But as Tampa Bay has backslid over the past two months, Mayfield has struggled, tossing eight picks and nine touchdowns.

His completion percentage is down to 62.8%, the lowest in three seasons in Tampa. For the season, he has thrown for 3,490 yards, 25 TD passes and 10 interceptions.

Tampa Bay must defeat Carolina and have New Orleans defeat Atlanta to win the NFC South with an 8-9 record.