Buccaneers Get Good News on Baker Mayfield's Injured Thumb
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers got an encouraging update on the dislocated thumb of starting quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, Baker Mayfield, suffered a dislocated thumb during the team's Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Quarterback Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie from Kansas, stepped in to complete the game in Mayfield's place. After the game, coach Todd Bowles announced that Mayfield would undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the extent of his injury.
The MRI results, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, revealed no fractures or ligament damage to Mayfield's thumb. However, the quarterback is still expected to miss some time as he needs to regain the ability to grip the ball. Despite the setback, this update is positive news as it may shorten the recovery period. Jalon Daniels, who outperformed veteran quarterback Jake Browning in the preseason, is set to make his first career start for the Buccaneers against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.
The Buccaneers start the 2026 NFL season with a 0-3 record, having lost to Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Minnesota.
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