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Buccaneers QB Mayfield Fearlessly Jumps into Heated Practice Brawl
7 Aug
Summary
- Mayfield got right in the middle of a fight during Bucs-Titans joint practice
- Injured Bucs tackle Tristan Wirfs, on crutches, also joined the scuffle
- Mayfield embraces his fiery persona, saying the team won't back down
On August 3rd, 2025, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were holding a joint practice session with the Tennessee Titans when a fight broke out between the two teams. In a surprising move, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, who is known for his competitive nature, did not shy away from the confrontation. Instead, he got right in the middle of the scuffle.
Mayfield later told reporters that his team's group "is not gonna back down" when faced with such situations. He explained, "You're going to shove people late in the back, we're not gonna back down. We're not gonna start it, because we're not stupid, but we'll finish it."
The incident took an unexpected turn when injured Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, who was on crutches, also got involved in the altercation. Mayfield commented, "He needs to stay his a-- on the sideline with those crutches. I was in the middle of it. It was fun."
Mayfield's willingness to engage in the practice brawl reflects his embrace of his fiery persona, which he believes has been a key factor in his success with the Buccaneers. The 30-year-old quarterback joined the team before the 2023 season after a tumultuous year with the Panthers and Rams. In his first season with Tampa Bay, he threw 28 touchdowns and led the team to a 9-8 record. The following year, Mayfield's performance improved even further, with a 10-7 record, 4,500 passing yards, a 71.4% completion percentage, and 41 passing touchdowns.
