Kyle Trask’s Big Test: Why the Buccaneers’ Preseason Opener Could Decide the No. 2 QB Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their preseason against the Tennessee Titans without Baker Mayfield or newly signed backup Teddy Bridgewater taking the field. That means quarterback Kyle Trask gets the start — and perhaps his most important audition yet. With Bridgewater’s veteran résumé looming in the background, Trask must prove he can lock down the No. 2 quarterback role in a game where all eyes will be on him.
But the QB battle isn’t the only storyline. Tampa Bay has heated competitions at wide receiver, defensive back, and along the defensive line. From Sterling Shepard’s veteran push to rookie safety Shilo Sanders making a case for a roster spot, the opener could shape the depth chart. This is the game where fringe players can make — or break — their Buccaneers future.

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