Tampa Bay, August 6 – A sad news has just been confirmed by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. In a brief press conference before practice this morning, Mayfield emotionally announced that a close family member had passed away after a long battle with illness.

“This is an extremely difficult time for me and my family,” Mayfield said, choking back tears. “I am grateful for the support from my teammates, coaching staff and all the fans. Right now, I need some time to be with my family and get through this loss.”

Immediately after the news was released, the entire Buccaneers squad and management expressed their deepest condolences to Mayfield. The head coach also confirmed that Baker would take a few days off to take care of family matters.

Although the news was not directly related to the field, it created a somber atmosphere at the Buccaneers training camp. Many teammates took to social media to send their support to their friend, including prominent names such as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.

Baker Mayfield is not only one of the spiritual leaders on the field, but also the factor that unites the locker room. This loss will certainly have a significant impact on his playing mentality in the coming time. However, the Buccaneers fan community is praying