But Teddy Bridgewater huddled with offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard Friday night and Saturday morning to put together a script he could follow in their game against the Steelers. Only 12 days since signing with the Bucs, Bridgewater made his first start and threw a pair of touchdown passes in a 17-14 preseason win.

Tampa Bay newcomer Teddy Bridgewater threw two touchdown passes in the first quarter to lead the Buccaneers to a 17-14 preseason road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night. The Bucs' offense struggled behind Kyle Trask (3/10,

Mayfield, the first overall pick in 2018, has enjoyed a career renaissance with the Buccaneers after signing with the team in 2023. He was awarded a three-year contract extension worth $100 million the following offseason after making the playoffs in his first season in Tampa.