Todd Bowles Provides Unfortunate Update About Baker Mayfield Timeline
Quarterback Baker Mayfield has been out since Week 3 when he dislocated his right throwing thumb.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has missed time since Week 3 due to a dislocated right throwing thumb. Initially, it was anticipated that Mayfield would recover within three weeks, but recent reports suggest his absence could be prolonged. He was excluded from Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Todd Bowles provided an update on Mayfield's recovery status on Friday, but he didn't offer a precise timeline.
Bowles expressed that Mayfield isn't yet ready to return to action. The coach noted that he'd be encouraged when Mayfield is ready to suit up for practice. However, this update isn't particularly positive for Buccaneers supporters. Bowles clarified that it's too early to determine Mayfield's availability for Week 7, when the team faces the Carolina Panthers on October 25.
Mayfield must be fully recovered, as he stated himself. In Mayfield's absence, rookie Jalon Daniels has taken on the starting role for the past two games. Daniels has completed 38 of 55 passes for 337 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Daniels led the Bucs to a surprising 24-16 victory over the Dallas Cowboys last week, offering fans a glimmer of hope that he might continue to contribute to the team's success at 1-4.
Written by urgent.news from Newsweek's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
