Baker Mayfield Enjoyed Looking Back At Dealing With Multiple Injuries
July 10th, 2026
Interesting 2025 reflections from Baker Mayfield.
Next week, Bucs fans will get to enjoy watching Mayfield featured on the Netflix Quarterback series, which followed him, Joe Flacco, Jayden Daniels and Cam Ward through last season.
Mayfield sat down with Entertainment Weekly to talk about his experience with the series and he opened up a bit about his injuries — the ones he grinded through to play 17 games.
Here’s an excerpt from the Mayfield Q & A.
What was your favorite part of your story to watch back on screen?
I think all the injuries and whatnot I was dealing with throughout the year, the look into what my Monday and Tuesday looks like with my physiotherapist, Dave Matthews — just him putting all the pieces back together to where I can walk on Wednesday and practice on Wednesday.
That part of the process is something that has been routine for me every single week for eight years now, to work with him, and it’s not fun whatsoever. It’s painful. It stinks, but you gotta do it to get back on the field and you gotta take care of your body.
People are like, “I don’t know how he plays every week,” but to give a look inside to somebody that has been there for me and has truly put the pieces back one step at a time and, to show that process of what my Monday night looks like—having family over for dinner, we’re eating, we’re hanging out, we’re watching football, I’m getting my body worked on — that’s kinda where I unwind and unplug truly.
After a game on Sunday, I can’t. The adrenaline’s still going. But on a Monday is when I really get to decompress, and that’s when I start to hit the reset button for the next week. That’s a part of the process and arc of the schedule and the whole season that I think is gonna be fun for people to see.
Just how bad were Mayfield’s injuries? It sounds like Bucs fans are about to get a real first-hand look, especially if he’s talking about being able resume walking normally by Wednesday mornings.
Lavonte David said after retiring the Mayfield injuries were the kind quarterbacks don’t play through.
The Netflix series drops July 14.
July 10th, 2026 at 12:38 pm
Wonder what Baker believes the source of his prime time, late game and crucial game gagging is?
July 10th, 2026 at 12:39 pm
That’s not macho, moxie or cute. Sit your behind down for a couple of weeks and heal so we have a chance of winning.We’ve already proven that a hurt Baker can’t win consistently. But in the end, its Todds call.
July 10th, 2026 at 12:43 pm
Yes Baker you should have sat down. A certain group here couldn’t wait to see Teddy on the field.
July 10th, 2026 at 12:44 pm
The people here that comment about “everyone is injured in the NFL” should watch this. Because – there are injuries and injuries. Some far worse than others.
Meanwhile, as people here are screeching about an aging and often hurt wide receiver whom left the team, Mayfield is reportedly getting a new contract offer per CBS Sports. One much higher than the last one.
But we are stuck with Mike Evans articles because it increases the traffic.
We should start a pole of when Mike will injure his hamstring this year…or how far he throws his helmet when he does.
July 10th, 2026 at 12:45 pm
You weren’t injured anyway because you haven’t had any surgery for your injuries.
July 10th, 2026 at 12:49 pm
Something that would really make the site more interesting is lots more articles about Mike Evans. Also the worst red zone defense in the NFL. Those are interesting.
July 10th, 2026 at 1:08 pm
if baker was hurt and couldnt sit because of the incompetence of management in having adequate backup, just more strikes against bowles and licht.
bridgewatergate is another completely idiotic thing they did last year.
July 10th, 2026 at 1:40 pm
There’s a difference between playing hurt that can decimate a team or sitting out a week or two to save a season to make the playoff. If Mayfield can’t do that, the Bucs really need to find a decent backup quarterback and force Mayfield to the sideline to recuperate to get him healthy for the playoffs.
He’s proven to be a winner when healthy and a liability when seriously hurting.
July 10th, 2026 at 1:47 pm
The little Evans Rat Bois will scurry away when Evans goes down, which he will, and then won’t have to hear from them any more.
I think Evans was only a top 10 receiver twice the last 10 years. Shouldn’t you want more from your #1?
See how that works, a lot goes into making someone a top 10 player at his position. Meaning everyone needs help to make it work.
July 10th, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Agreed 3.28.Evans. The 32nd red zone defense in 2025 needs multiple articles daily.
Bowles just continues to get a pass by a compliant lap dog media.
How many times do we have to watch him put the game in the defenses hands and come up short every single game?
I’ll actually give Baker his flowers for several games before the bye week. He was the only reason we weren’t 3-5 or worse at the break. It could have happened.
And Mike Evans leaving was a huge slap in the face to the coaches and management. They deserved exactly that.
When your leaders who actually want to win decide to go elsewhere for less money and higher taxes, Tampa we have a problem.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Baker: 54M x4
July 10th, 2026 at 2:10 pm
I like Baker Mayfield. But truth be told I highly suspect the biggest issue that got him kicked out of Cleveland might have been his refusal to rest while seriously injured. He was wearing some kind of weird looking brace. I don’t actually know for sure.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:12 pm
Perhaps this NF series will force the Bucs hand. It certainly will strengthen Baker’s position.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:14 pm
Say what you want about him-but 1 thing for sure is He is a Warrior and One Tough SOB> Anybody that denies that is just a HATER!
July 10th, 2026 at 2:17 pm
I can only imagine the comment boards if we get a press conference answer of “We have cleared Baker to play, but he has decided to shut it down for two weeks to let his body heal.”
July 10th, 2026 at 2:18 pm
3 28 and lynchmob are the same person he or she likes to shine his own knob.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:36 pm
Out of everything he did last year, the early comebacks, the MVP talk, beating the eventual SB champs…he said being injured was his favorite. Wow, what a tough guy. All ego, no brains. Nothing he said sounds like a team first guy to me.
At least him playing through injuries helped the team win down the stretch…oh wait
July 10th, 2026 at 2:43 pm
Fred McNeil Says:
July 10th, 2026 at 2:18 pm
3 28 and lynchmob are the same person he or she likes to shine his own knob.
False. It’s simply game respecting game. And we’re playing wiffle ball with retards who only like to Pom Pom waive.
As if a higher amount of Polly positive lemming speak is somehow going to equate to more wins.
Now go make love to your Bowles doll and rewatch the 2-7 championship stretch run.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:49 pm
Lynchmob, wipe the mayo of your lips before you speak. Was that a fart or did you just yawn?
July 10th, 2026 at 2:50 pm
He didn’t mention what part or parts of his body were injured. Oh well, nevermind. It’s nothing. He’s healthy now. Right?
July 10th, 2026 at 2:54 pm
And for your information, I am certainly no fan of Todd Bowles. I simply cannot change the fact that we are stuck with that cigar store Indian. I can watch the games or not. I choose to watch.
July 10th, 2026 at 2:58 pm
See, I said it the last part of the season, I also saw the hit that messed up his shoulder. Same shoulder as before. When you roll into the building on Monday, in a wheelchair, and walk back out, that’s some healing power..
July 10th, 2026 at 3:24 pm
Failure by Licht, and Todd giving Teddy the backup job. Not having an adequate backup, letting Baker take beatings while hurt is football negligence.
July 10th, 2026 at 3:28 pm
But they said he was not hurt.
July 10th, 2026 at 3:28 pm
I just don’t understand the secrecy about Baker’s injuries. Most people, if they heard what he was going through and how it impacted him, would give the guy a break.
No one is a hero because they suffer silently. It’s silly to argue that someone is weak because they admit being hurt. It’s a violent game.
By the way, if they had had any kind of decent running game last year, maybe he could’ve played a little bit better even with the injuries.
July 10th, 2026 at 3:29 pm
Now I get it… in the second movie, Deadpool and Weasel are interviewing Bedlam whose superpower is scrambling people’s brains. Deadpool says “So, basically your Dave Matthew’s.” I always thought he was referring to the musician.
July 10th, 2026 at 3:31 pm
All the Bake hating trolls, all they have time for is being obsessed with every single article about him, and even those articles not about him……grown a$$ed men obsessing like teenage girls did with the Beatles….embarrassing!!….but, relevancy for them is languished, unfortunately, to a little corner of the web. Wow! No life mfers….but go ahead, keep whining like little girls needing their diapers changed…..wah! wah! wah! wah! wah! wah!
July 10th, 2026 at 3:34 pm
Lynch50 – Polly wants a Pom Pom! All they have is 3rd grade “I know you are but what am I” schtick. It intimidates me that’s for sure. 🤣🤡
July 10th, 2026 at 3:34 pm
This is basically saying a lot of nothing. He doesn’t say what was injured and when he injured it. Or did he and it wasn’t reported here? Either way, why be so vague, that season is over? Is he healthy now?
Go back and watch the highlights (I use that term very loosely) from the Miami game in 2025. I did. Baker does not look injured. No limp, no wincing, nothing. The Rams game you could see he was in pain but down the stretch what game was he visibly injured in? And why talk about the injuries now?
Recently he said he won’t change how he plays so why should we care about the injuries if he doesn’t?
July 10th, 2026 at 3:43 pm
@ Bee Says: “All ego, no brains. Nothing he said sounds like a team first guy to me.”
He never has been a “team first” guy. I know he easily fools a certain type of fan, but it’s just NOT “who” HE IS.
July 10th, 2026 at 3:51 pm
Bee, the Pollies love their injury excuses. Even though the team was at its healthiest at the end of the season. Although in fairness, Bowles had them firing on all cylinders over the last 9 games 🙄
July 10th, 2026 at 4:04 pm
Every time they hire one of Todd’s buddies, it’s a mistake. Just like hiring Todd, then compounding the mistake by letting him do two jobs – both poorly.
July 10th, 2026 at 4:09 pm
Baker is the Bucs QB! Todd is the Bucs coach!
Don’t like it – cry baby cry 😭
July 10th, 2026 at 5:09 pm
It’s going to be a rough season for a lot of fans here if the Bucs start dominating this year. I’m an optimist, but I’ve seen posters disappear for an entire season before they admit when they’re wrong.
July 10th, 2026 at 5:15 pm
I’m looking forward to this season for many reasons, it’s really cool Baker is going on the show. I live in South Carolina and people at work know the Bucs because they love Baker too.
July 10th, 2026 at 5:26 pm
This will be fun.
Great timing for contract lube.
July 10th, 2026 at 5:39 pm
Rod Munch must have been banned. No comment on this?
July 10th, 2026 at 6:10 pm
Joe Bob. LynchMob50 and munchestilhesblueintheface are one and the same. You didn’t know that? Jeez.
July 10th, 2026 at 6:35 pm
Evans can’t run in a marathon,pull a hamstring stub a toe …
July 11th, 2026 at 10:36 am
The reason we know he was injured last year was the drop off in play. Then there was 2024 where he was ranked #1 among qb’s. When he isn’t hurt he is in the top 5 of current qb.
July 12th, 2026 at 8:16 am
The injury excuse ain’t going to cut it this year and after going back watching the last 9 games Baker was not injured like people say he was. I don’t care what bucs meadi say about him being injured they’re just trying to cover for his bad play on the field. It’s ok to say he played bad the last 9 games. Again I told most of y’all a few years ago how you guys are bais against surtain players and make up excuses for the players y’all like and now look!!