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Who is Jalon Daniels? What to know about rookie filling in for Baker Mayfield

With Baker Mayfield sidelined due to a thumb injury, undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels stepped in to quarterback the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their narrow defeat against the Green Bay Packers. The former Kansas standout displayed dual-threat capability by throwing for 148 yards and rushing for 55 yards, though he also recorded a pair of interceptions and took three sacks in his professional debut.

As Mayfield faces an extended absence, Daniels prepares to guide the offense into an upcoming matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

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