Baker Mayfield Suffers Thumb Injury During Buccaneers Game; MRI Pending
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield dislocated his throwing hand thumb during a game against Minnesota. The team is awaiting the results of an MRI.
Evansville, IN, September 27, 2026 —
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield sustained an injury to his throwing hand during a recent game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team has confirmed that Mayfield dislocated the thumb on his throwing hand. The specific severity of the injury is not yet known, as the Buccaneers are awaiting the results of an MRI scan.
The incident occurred during the game against the Vikings, though details regarding the exact play or moment of injury were not provided. Mayfield’s ability to continue playing or participate in upcoming team activities will depend heavily on the findings from the MRI. The quarterback’s status for future games remains uncertain until the medical evaluation is complete.
The team has not released a timeline for Mayfield’s potential return. Further updates are expected once the MRI results are analyzed. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by FRED GOODALL, Associated Press on www.tristatehomepage.com, see more information here.
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