Mayfield out, Daniels set for first start as Godwin and Irving clear Packers report

Jalon Daniels will make his first NFL start against Green Bay on Sunday after Tampa Bay ruled Baker Mayfield out with a right thumb injury. Friday's final report also gives the rookie two available offensive options: Chris Godwin Jr. and Bucky Irving practiced fully and have no game designations.

Mayfield missed all three practices after dislocating the thumb against Minnesota in Week 3. Tampa Bay's Friday report formalizes the absence for the Packers game, while the team's account of its preparations confirms Daniels will start. The undrafted rookie won the backup job during training camp.

Daniels' preseason work included 239 passing yards and a passing touchdown, along with 37 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, according to the Buccaneers. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said this week that the rookie's confidence and energy had carried into his practice preparation for the start. Tampa Bay enters the game 0-3.

Godwin missed Wednesday's practice with an ankle injury, then completed full sessions Thursday and Friday. Irving was limited the first two days with a glute injury before practicing fully Friday. Their completed practice weeks leave both without the game-status restrictions that apply to Mayfield.

The receiver rotation has another player Robinson wants to involve. Rookie Ted Hurst III caught a 40-yard touchdown against Minnesota, his lone reception in that game. Robinson said the offense needed to find ways to get him the ball. That stated intention gives context for watching Hurst with a new quarterback, without fixing his Sunday target count.

Tampa Bay also ruled outside linebacker Reuben Bain Jr., cornerback Benjamin Morrison and tight end Ko Kieft out. Linebacker SirVocea Dennis, defensive lineman Rakeem Nuñez-Roches and cornerback Jacob Parrish are questionable. Yaya Diaby moved to full participation Friday with calf and shoulder injuries and has no game designation.

Tampa Bay begins a new quarterback assignment with Godwin and Irving available under the final report. The game begins Sunday, October 4, at 1 p.m. Eastern at Raymond James Stadium.