The Buccaneers have signed Brett Rypien - but only to the practice squad. They are planning to bump either him or Easton Stick, the other QB on their practice squad, up to the 53-man roster, but whichever one gets the callup will still be behind Juhlon Daniels, who is inexplicably still listed as the starter for as long as Mayfield is out.
Several sportswriters have urged Tampa to trade for Steelers backup QB Mason Rudolph, a move that would make sense for both teams. Pittsburgh has 4 QBs on its roster, and they could keep the two young, high-upside guys Howard and Allar while getting a draft pick for Rudolph. Tampa would get someone who is at the very least a solid bridge QB who can keep them in playoff contention until Mayfield is ready to return.