Baker Mayfield has spent two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with both years resulting in playoff appearances. To cap off each of those seasons, Mayfield has earned Pro Bowl invitations, marking a notable achievement for the seventh-year quarterback.
The NFL announced on Tuesday that Baker Mayfield will join the NFC squad for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Mayfield replaces Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, who is sidelined with an injury. Initially, Mayfield was named a first alternate at quarterback when the Pro Bowl rosters were revealed on January 2.
Mayfield will join Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) and Sam Darnold (Minnesota Vikings) as the NFC’s quarterback trio. Mayfield’s Pro Bowl selection marks the Buccaneers’ fourth representative, alongside:
1. Mike Evans (replacing CeeDee Lamb)
2. Vita Vea (defensive lineman)
3. Tristan Wirfs (tackle)
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The Buccaneers’ Pro Bowl contingent has doubled in size over the past two days.
Baker Mayfield made a notable impression at last year’s Pro Bowl Games, participating in the event and earning Offensive MVP honors after winning the NFC’s precision passing contest.
Mayfield’s consecutive Pro Bowl selections have cemented his place in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history. He becomes the first quarterback in franchise history to receive multiple Pro Bowl invitations, with this year’s selection marking his second in a row.
Mayfield surpasses a notable group of former Buccaneers quarterbacks, including Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, Jeff Garcia, Jameis Winston, and Tom Brady, who each earned a single Pro Bowl selection during their time with the team.
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In 2024, Baker Mayfield achieved career highs in multiple passing categories, including:
– Completion percentage: 71.4%
– Passing yards: 4,500
– Touchdowns: 41
– Passer rating: 106.8
Mayfield set new Tampa Bay Buccaneers records for completion percentage and passer rating. He also joined an elite group of NFL quarterbacks, becoming the 10th player to throw for 4,500+ yards and 40+ touchdowns in a single season.
Mayfield’s impressive performance earned him top-5 rankings in the NFL in several categories, including:
– Passing yards (3rd)
– Touchdown passes (tied for 2nd)
– Passer rating (4th)
– Completion percentage (3rd)
– Completions (tied for 2nd, 407)
– Attempts (5th, 570)
– Touchdown percentage (2nd, 7.2%)
Baker Mayfield set a new personal record with 378 rushing yards, surpassing his previous high of 165 yards in 2020 with the Cleveland Browns.
Mayfield’s rushing performance also earned him a notable ranking among NFL quarterbacks, with his 24 rushing first downs placing him 11th overall.
In 2024, Baker Mayfield led a high-powered Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense that ranked among the best in franchise history.
The Buccaneers’ impressive statistics included:
– 4th in points per game (29.5)
– 3rd in yards per game (399.6)
– 3rd in passing yards per game (250.4)
– 4th in rushing yards per game (149.2)
– 1st in third-down conversion rate (50.9%)
The team also set new franchise records for:
– Total rushing yards (2,536)
– Yards per carry (5.3)
– Third-down conversion rate
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