Baker Mayfield to Miss at Least 3 Weeks with Dislocated Thumb
Todd Bowles said tests showed no fracture or ligament damage, and undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels is set to start in Mayfield’s absence.
- On Monday, head coach Todd Bowles announced quarterback Baker Mayfield will miss "a minimum of three weeks" following a dislocated thumb injury sustained during Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
- The injury occurred late in the fourth quarter when Mayfield's throwing hand struck Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman during a desperation fourth-down pass attempt that was intercepted.
- Subsequent medical evaluations including X-rays and an MRI revealed no fracture or ligament damage, allowing the Buccaneers to avoid placing Mayfield on injured reserve at this time.
- Undrafted rookie Jalon Daniels will assume the starting role, while the Buccaneers may promote practice squad quarterback Easton Stick to bolster depth behind him.
- Facing a 0-3 start, the winless Buccaneers host the Green Bay Packers in Week 4 without Mayfield, who signed a three-year, $165 million deal before the season began.
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Buccaneers get concerning Baker Mayfield injury update after winless start
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to 0-3 with a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings at Raymond James Stadium, and now they will be without quarterback Baker Mayfield for at least the next few weeks. On Monday, head coach Todd Bowles announced that Mayfield will be out for three weeks after suffering a thumb injury. …
Baker Mayfield is expected to miss at least 3 weeks after dislocating
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) lays on the ground after sustaining an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Baker Mayfield to miss at least 3 weeks with dislocated thumb
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told FOX 13 that quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to miss at least three weeks after suffering a dislocated right thumb during a 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (thumb) out at least 3 weeks
A dislocated thumb late in Sunday's game will keep Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield out for a minimum of three weeks, head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Monday.Mayfield underwent an MRI Monday morning that showed no additional damage after...
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