{
  "id": 11929372,
  "title": "Bucs QB Baker Mayfield reportedly could be sidelined up to 6 weeks with dislocated thumb",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/bucs-qb-baker-mayfield-reportedly-could-be-sidelined-up-to-6-weeks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T13:01:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/bucs-qb-baker-mayfield-reportedly-could-be-sidelined-up-to-6-weeks-with-dislocated-thumb-130138222.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baker Mayfield, the quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, may be sidelined for up to six weeks due to a dislocated right thumb, according to ESPN. Initially, coach Todd Bowles had stated that Mayfield would be back after missing three weeks with the injury. However, this could be the best-case scenario, as the Buccaneers' absence could stretch to six weeks depending on how long it takes for him to fully grip the ball again.\n\nThe injury occurred during the Bucs' Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings when Mayfield dislocated his thumb while following through on an interception he threw. An MRI scan conducted on the injured thumb showed no ligament damage, which would have otherwise limited Mayfield's return timeline. As a result, Mayfield was ruled out of Tampa Bay's Week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers. Despite the prolonged absence, the Buccaneers are not planning to place Mayfield on injured reserve, which would have forced him to miss a minimum of four games.",
  "summary": "The Bucs had previously announced Mayfield would be out three weeks.",
  "key_points": [
    "Baker Mayfield could be sidelined up to six weeks with dislocated thumb.",
    "Injury occurred during Week 3 loss to Minnesota Vikings.",
    "MRI showed no ligament damage, aiding quicker recovery."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}