Bucs sign ex-Rams QB Wolford to join Mayfield, Trask

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed former Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford on Tuesday.

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Wolford started four games for the Rams in 2022, throwing for 626 yards and one touchdown, and leading them to the playoffs.

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The Rams released Wolford in March after trading for Jared Goff. Wolford briefly played with Baker Mayfield, who was also traded to the Rams from the Browns last season.

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Mayfield is the frontrunner for the Buccaneers’ starting job, after signing a one-year deal with the team in April. He was the No. 1 overall pick in 2018 but had a disappointing tenure with the Browns.

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The Buccaneers also drafted Kyle Trask in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Trask had a stellar senior season at Florida, throwing for 4,283 yards and 43 touchdowns.

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The Buccaneers are looking for a replacement for Tom Brady, who retired after leading the team to two consecutive Super Bowl wins. Brady threw for 9,763 yards and 69 touchdowns in three seasons with the Buccaneers.

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Wolford will have to compete with Mayfield and Trask for a spot on the team and a chance to play under head coach Todd Bowles. He will bring some experience and versatility to the quarterback room.

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The signing of Wolford has generated some reactions on Twitter from fans and analysts. Some praised the move, while others criticized it or wished Wolford luck.

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