The Buccaneers are among the teams which have acted quickly in lining up a deal with an undrafted free agent quarterback. Jalon Daniels has agreed to terms with Tampa Bay, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports.
Daniels has secured $247K in guaranteed base salary, per Pelissero. That figure is in addition to a $25K signing bonus. A long look during spring practices and then training camp could be in store based on the nature of Tampa Bay’s financial commitment in this case.
The Buccaneers are set to have Baker Mayfield top their QB depth chart once more in 2026. Another extension for the former low-cost free agent addition is expected to be finalized at some point this offseason. Tampa Bay added Jake Browning as a backup on the open market this spring, while Connor Bazelak and Garrett Greene are also in the fold at this time.
Daniels had a six-year career in college, but he did not transfer at any point during that period. Across his time at Kansas, he totaled 49 appearances, 9,282 passing yards and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 67:31. Daniels added 1,145 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground. He will now join Tampa Bay’s seven draft selections along with the rest of the team’s UDFA class in competing for a role over the coming months.
Both Bazelak and Greene were signed as undrafted free agents in 2025. They are now in position to compete with Daniels for the third-string quarterback gig. One or two practice squad spots will no doubt be allocated depending on how that plays out over the course of training camp.