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FACT CHECK: Did Baker Mayfield Jog Through Hurricane Milton?

Post made with X NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield was reportedly jogging just before Hurricane Milton hit.

Verdict: False

Baker Mayfield, along with the rest of the team, relocated to New Orleans.

The Florida Department of Emergency Management issued the mandate. evacuation order October 7th, just before Hurricane Milton. The order caused millions of people to evacuate the Tampa Bay area, according to . Associated Press.

Post made with X Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was reportedly jogging just before Hurricane Milton hit. Posted on October 9th read the caption“Danger: #Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield was seen jogging through Hurricane Milton just before it hit Tampa. Baker leads the Bucs to their first Super Bowl in over 25 years. I am determined to win.”

That claim is false. mayfield relocated Head to New Orleans with the rest of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before the Storm. no reliable sources of information Reported Mayfield reportedly fled to New Orleans and then returned to Tampa. (Related: No, these various clips do not show Hurricane Milton making landfall)

of post Mayfield insists he was determined to win the team’s first Super Bowl in more than 25 years. This claim is also false. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat Kansas City Chiefs win 2021 Super Bowl.

When asked for comment, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ senior director of communications told Check Your Facts, “I can confirm that was not Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers won the Super Bowl four years ago.” he said.

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