Baker Mayfield exits game vs. Rams after suffering left shoulder injury
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams after sustaining a left shoulder injury in the first half. Mayfield injured his non-throwing arm following a touchdown pass to receiver Tez Johnson. He returned briefly but was later seen with his arm in a sling after the first half. Teddy Bridgewater replaced Mayfield in the third quarter, with the Rams leading 31-7. Before exiting, Mayfield completed 9 of 19 passes for 41 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, and rushed four times for 19 yards. The injury raises concerns about Mayfield's availability for upcoming games.
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