{
  "id": 15894616,
  "title": "Buccaneers rumors: Baker Mayfield injury return will be determined by 1 thing at practice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/buccaneers-rumors-baker-mayfield-injury-return-will-be-determined-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-21T13:30:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/buccaneers-rumors-baker-mayfield-injury-133018613.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are facing a crucial decision regarding quarterback Baker Mayfield's return to action this season. Mayfield has missed the past three games due to a dislocated thumb, and his timeline for a return hinges on a single skill displayed during practice. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Mayfield's availability is contingent on his ability to grip and throw the ball. If Mayfield successfully performs this simple task in practice, it is expected that he will play. However, if he fails, rookie Jalon Daniels is likely to start. Jalon Daniels has stepped up admirably in Mayfield's absence, contributing to the team's lone victory of the season. Head coach Todd Bowles hinted earlier in the week that Daniels might retain the starting position for the upcoming Week 7 game. Despite their current 1-5 record, the Buccaneers are still within striking distance of the NFC South standings, leaving them with little time to bolster their roster. With a crucial divisional matchup against the Panthers on Oct. 25, the team is eager to see Mayfield back on the field to help salvage their season.",
  "summary": "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could really use a shot in the arm. Tampa only has one win on the season after missing Baker Mayfield in their last few games. The latest injury update on Tampa’s franchise quarterback makes it perfectly clear what he needs to do before returning to the field. NFL insider Ian Rapoport gave another injury update on Mayfield […] The post Buccaneers rumors: Baker Mayfield…",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}