Baker Mayfield was spotted throwing in Bucs practice with a glove as he nears return

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been preparing for the extended absence of their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, who suffered a dislocated thumb in a Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. However, recent developments suggest that Mayfield's return might be closer than initially anticipated. During Wednesday's practice session, Mayfield was observed engaging in throwing drills while wearing a glove on his right hand, indicating that the grip on his throwing hand is no longer a major concern.

The Buccaneers are currently positioned at the bottom of the standings, making Mayfield's potential return a crucial factor for the team's performance. He is listed as a full participant, with several days remaining before the team's trip to Carolina. Head coach Todd Bowles plans to make a decision by Friday regarding Mayfield's readiness to start in the Week 7 matchup against the NFC South-leading Panthers.

Mayfield demonstrated his skills during practice, taking snaps and throwing the ball effectively. The team will closely monitor his condition in the days following the practice session.