Trask was cut by the Buccaneers, clearing the way for Baker Mayfield to start and Teddy Bridgewater to back him up. The move ends Trask’s two-year run as TB’s quasi-heir, a result of Mayfield’s established pedigree and Bridgewater’s quick adaptation to the playbook. It marks TB’s shift away from developing a young QB to a veteran-led, steadier approach ahead of the 2025 season.