VIDEO: Baker Mayfield Throws First Touchdown For Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws a second quarter touchdown to Trey Palmer in his first action with the team.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield is taking the first start of preseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ball control will be Mayfield's best friend as he puts together a resume to win the starting quarterback spot. 

While the Buccaneers deferred to the run-game early on, pass plays began to be called more and more. Through three drives and a few impressive throws, Mayfield cashed in his first touchdown in a Buccaneers jersey.

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Mayfield found wide receiver Trey Palmer on a clean pass to the backside of the end zone on 3rd & 6 for the touchdown.

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Mayfield's ability to evade the pocket while remaining sound and throwing clean passes has been a positive sign for the 28-year-old thus far. The key for the rest of the game for Mayfield will be to continue to protect the ball and making conservative reads.

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