Shoulder surgery goes well
Mayfield underwent a successful procedure Wednesday to repair the torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, Anthony Poisal of the Browns' official site reports.
According to the report, the quarterback's recovery period is expected to fall in the 4-to-6 month range. Additionally, the Browns anticipate that Mayfield should be able to begin light throwing in April and participate in the team's offseason program on a limited basis. Beyond that, the expectation is Mayfield will be fully recovered for the start of training camp and enter 2022 as the Browns' starting signal-caller, per Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, which is worth a fully guaranteed $18.86 million in 2022.
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Cade Otton
TE | TB
Competition expected from rookie
Otton is joined on the tight end depth chart by rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham, who recorded 56 receptions for 560 yards and eight touchdowns during his senior 2022 campaign at Purdue, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Chris Godwin
WR | TB
To see more outside work
Godwin, who played 60 percent of his snaps in the slot in 2022, is expected to see a lot more work on the outside next season, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
Kyle Trask
QB | TB
Will have chance to battle Mayfield
Trask and fellow signal-caller Baker Mayfield are expected to engage in a battle for the starting quarterback job that could last straight through the final preseason game, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Baker Mayfield
QB | TB
Starting role up for grabs
Offensive coordinator Dave Canales said Wednesday the Buccaneers won't rush to name Mayfield or Kyle Trask as the starting quarterback, Brianna Dix of the team's official site reports.
Trey Palmer
WR | TB
Speedy wideout heads to Tampa
The Buccaneers selected Palmer in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 191st overall.
Payne Durham
TE | TB
Headed to Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers selected Durham in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 171st overall.
Calijah Kancey
DL | TB
Links up with Bucs
The Buccaneers selected Kancey in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 19th overall.
Rachaad White
RB | TB
Poised to lead backfield
As the Buccaneers' offseason program commences this week, White profiles as the team's No. 1 running back, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Sean Tucker
RB | TB
Clean bill of health
Tucker (undisclosed) will host his pro day on April 24 at Syracuse after having received medical clearance last week, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Devin White
LB | TB
Staying in Tampa?
Bucs GM Jason Licht said the team has no intention of trading White, who recently requested a trade, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.