Baker Mayfield dislocates thumb on throwing hand and winless Buccaneers await results of MRI
Harassed all day by Minnesota's menacing pass rush, Baker Mayfield fled the pocket again — this time scrambling and weaving more 20 yards backward before launching a desperation heave that was intercepted. While X-rays didn't show a break in the right thumb, Bowles stressed the team will not know the severity of the injury until after the MRI. Mayfield left Raymond James Stadium without speaking…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a dislocated thumb during Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving the team winless in their first three games since 2014. Mayfield attempted to throw a desperation pass, which was intercepted by Tampa Bay linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, allowing the Vikings to take a seven-point lead with just under two minutes left on the clock.
Despite an X-ray showing no break in Mayfield's right thumb, coach Todd Bowles said an MRI is necessary to determine the extent of the injury. With Mayfield's playing status uncertain, rookie Jalon Daniels may make his first pro start against the Packers if the injury forces him out.
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